ZIP Code 93117: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 52,934 Household income: $90,037 Rent: $2,054

Overview

Total population
52,934
Rent
$2,054
Year built
1974
Household income
$90,037
Per capita income
$41,336
Poverty rate
25.3%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.6 persons
Rent over 30% of income
62.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Santa Barbara County
Total population
52,934
Adults over 25
24,977
Total households
17,272
Household size
2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$90,037
Per capita income
$41,336
Poverty rate
25.3%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
62.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,054
Year built
1974
Households that rent
61.9%
Households that own
38.1%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
52.4%
Black
2.5%
Asian
14.5%
Two or more races
17.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
30.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino
69.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
22,195 (83.3%)
Commute time to work
17 mins
Work from home
4,459 (16.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
25%
High school graduate or GED
13.5%
Some college or associate degree
10.9%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
50.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 93117 with: Santa Barbara County, CA Santa Maria metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 93117

Total population52,934
Rent$2,054
Year built1974
Household income$90,037
Per capita income$41,336
Poverty rate25.3%
Unemployment rateN/A

Santa Barbara County, CA

Total population443,701
Rent$2,131
Year built1974
Household income$98,161
Per capita income$48,028
Poverty rate14.7%
Unemployment rate4.6%

Santa Maria Metro Area, CA

Total population443,701
Rent$2,131
Year built1974
Household income$98,161
Per capita income$48,028
Poverty rate14.7%
Unemployment rate4.5%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP93117 CountySanta Barbara, CAMetro AreaSanta Maria metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population52,934443,701443,70139,287,377334,922,499
Rent$2,054$2,131$2,131$2,036$1,413
Year built19741974197419761980
Household income$90,037$98,161$98,161$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$41,336$48,028$48,028$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate25.3%14.7%14.7%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.6%4.5%5.3%4%

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Summary for 93117

Rent & Income

In 93117, the typical monthly rent is $2,054 and the typical household income is $90,037. Rent here is similar to California, and household income is lower than California. The estimated poverty rate is 25.3%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 61.9% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 62.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 50.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 93117 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 93117 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 93117 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,054 300 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $90,037 365 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 25.3% 592 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 93117

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 93117 places 300th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Throughout California, numbers span from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 365th out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 93117 comes 592nd out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 93117 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,054 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 93117

Annual Household Income: $90,037

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 93117

Estimated Rate: 25.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 93117

In ZIP Code 93117, households that rent: 10,683 (61.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 10,683 61.9%
Owner-Occupied 6,589 38.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 93117

In ZIP Code 93117, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 6,716 (62.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 6,716 62.9%
Other renter households 3,967 37.1%
Total renter households 10,683 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 93117

Less than High School: 6,249 people (25%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,377 people (13.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,723 people (10.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,628 people (50.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,977

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.