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Atascadero, CA
City in San Luis Obispo County, California. ZIP codes: 93422.
Population
29,712
Land area
26.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,140
ZIP codes
1
Atascadero and its ZIP codes
Atascadero at a glance
- Atascadero is about 4.5 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 271st most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $91,429 a year, 8% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $716,500 and median rent is $1,854 a month.
Local data for Atascadero, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atascadero, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,429
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$716,500
Median rent
$1,854/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
31.6%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,761), German Americans (5,499), Irish Americans (4,079).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Atascadero.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,561
121,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
PPP loans
$57.5M
840 loans, 6,946 jobs reported
How people get to work
Atascadero, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atascadero, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
118
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,183
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
15.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atascadero, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Atascadero
1 in or overlapping Atascadero. Population shown
Cities near Atascadero
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Garden FarmsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Santa MargaritaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| CrestonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)City | 10 mi | 19.9 |
| CayucosCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Morro BayCity | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Los OsosCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.8 |
| San Luis ObispoCity | 15 mi | 13.6 |
| Whitley GardensCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Los RanchosCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| EdnaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake NacimientoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.5 |
| Avila BeachCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atascadero, CA in?
- Atascadero is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Atascadero, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Atascadero include 93422.
- What is the population of Atascadero, CA?
- About 29,712 people live in Atascadero, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atascadero?
- Nearby places include Templeton (5.4 mi), Garden Farms (6.1 mi), Santa Margarita (7.9 mi), Creston (9.4 mi), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023