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Cambria, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California. ZIP codes: 93428.
Population
5,978
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
710
ZIP codes
1
Cambria and its ZIP codes
Cambria at a glance
- Cambria is about 2.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $99,147, close to the California median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $930,200 (27% above California) and median rent is $1,924 a month.
Local data for Cambria, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cambria, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,147
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$930,200
Median rent
$1,924/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
48.8%
Median age
61.9
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,406), German Americans (966), Irish Americans (735).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Cambria.
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
How people get to work
Cambria, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.6%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home22.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cambria, 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
75° / 47°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cambria, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.0%
U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Cambria
1 in or overlapping Cambria. Population shown
Cities near Cambria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San SimeonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| CayucosCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| Oak ShoresCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| Lake NacimientoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.5 |
| Morro BayCity | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.9 |
| Los OsosCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 12.8 |
| AtascaderoCity | 23 mi | 26.1 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)City | 24 mi | 19.9 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| LockwoodCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 10.9 |
| Garden FarmsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| Santa MargaritaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cambria, CA in?
- Cambria is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Cambria, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cambria include 93428.
- What is the population of Cambria, CA?
- About 5,978 people live in Cambria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cambria?
- Nearby places include San Simeon (5.7 mi), Cayucos (14 mi), Oak Shores (16 mi), Lake Nacimiento (17 mi), Morro Bay (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023