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Montecito, CA
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California. ZIP codes: 93108.
Population
9,031
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
983
ZIP codes
1
Montecito and its ZIP codes
Montecito at a glance
- Montecito is about 3.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $231,005, about 2.3 times the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Montecito, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montecito, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$231,005
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
76.3%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,196), Irish Americans (891), Italian Americans (485).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Barbara County. PPP loans are for Montecito.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,064
214,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.2B
FY 2026, $7,173 per person
How people get to work
Montecito, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.3%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked8.7%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home33.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montecito, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
208
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
2,383
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 47°F
19.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montecito, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.4%
U.S. 33.3% -12.9 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Montecito
1 in or overlapping Montecito. Population shown
Cities near Montecito
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SummerlandCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.4 |
| Santa BarbaraCity | 3.8 mi | 19.5 |
| Toro CanyonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 9.4 |
| Mission CanyonCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.8 |
| CarpinteriaCity | 6.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Eastern Goleta ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 16.6 |
| University of California-Santa BarbaraCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Isla VistaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| GoletaCity | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| Oak ViewCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| Mira MonteCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| Meiners OaksCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| OjaiCity | 22 mi | 4.4 |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura)City | 24 mi | 21.9 |
| Santa YnezCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.8 |
| SaticoyCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montecito, CA in?
- Montecito is in Santa Barbara County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Montecito, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Montecito include 93108.
- What is the population of Montecito, CA?
- About 9,031 people live in Montecito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montecito?
- Nearby places include Summerland (2 mi), Santa Barbara (3.8 mi), Toro Canyon (4 mi), Mission Canyon (4.8 mi), Carpinteria (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023