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Los Osos, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California. ZIP codes: 93402.
Population
14,166
Land area
12.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,110
ZIP codes
1
Los Osos and its ZIP codes
Los Osos at a glance
- Los Osos is about 4.4 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $108,932 a year, 10% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $805,800 (10% above California) and median rent is $2,047 a month.
Local data for Los Osos, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Los Osos, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,932
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$805,800
Median rent
$2,047/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
53.7%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,905), German Americans (2,610), Mexican Americans (1,867).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Los Osos.
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
PPP loans
$14.34M
316 loans, 1,754 jobs reported
How people get to work
Los Osos, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Los Osos, 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
67° / 46°F
17.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Los Osos, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Los Osos
1 in or overlapping Los Osos. Population shown
Cities near Los Osos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Morro BayCity | 4.4 mi | 5.3 |
| CayucosCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.1 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Avila BeachCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.1 |
| San Luis ObispoCity | 10 mi | 13.6 |
| Santa MargaritaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Los RanchosCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| Garden FarmsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| AtascaderoCity | 14 mi | 26.1 |
| Pismo BeachCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| EdnaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.9 |
| Grover BeachCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| OceanoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Arroyo GrandeCity | 19 mi | 5.9 |
| CambriaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Los Osos, CA in?
- Los Osos is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Los Osos, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Los Osos include 93402.
- What is the population of Los Osos, CA?
- About 14,166 people live in Los Osos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Los Osos?
- Nearby places include Morro Bay (4.4 mi), Cayucos (8.7 mi), California Polytechnic State University (9.5 mi), Avila Beach (10 mi), San Luis Obispo (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023