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Callender, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Population
2,230
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
975
ZIP codes
0
Callender and its ZIP codes
Callender at a glance
- Callender is about 3.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $136,346, 38% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $945,400 (29% above California) and median rent is $2,540 a month.
Local data for Callender, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Callender, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$136,346
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$945,400
Median rent
$2,540/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (651), German Americans (429), Polish Americans (247).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Callender.
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
$2.07B
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Callender, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Callender, 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
70° / 44°F
17.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Callender, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Callender
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlandsCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.7 |
| BlacklakeCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1 |
| Los BerrosCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.5 |
| NipomoCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 15.1 |
| OceanoCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Arroyo GrandeCity | 5.6 mi | 5.9 |
| GuadalupeCity | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Grover BeachCity | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Pismo BeachCity | 9.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Santa MariaCity | 10 mi | 22.8 |
| EdnaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Los RanchosCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Avila BeachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| OrcuttCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.8 |
| CasmaliaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| San Luis ObispoCity | 16 mi | 13.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Callender, CA in?
- Callender is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What is the population of Callender, CA?
- About 2,230 people live in Callender, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Callender?
- Nearby places include Woodlands (1.6 mi), Blacklake (2 mi), Los Berros (3 mi), Nipomo (4 mi), Oceano (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023