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Oak Shores, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Population
128
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
0
Oak Shores and its ZIP codes
Oak Shores at a glance
- Oak Shores is 90% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Oak Shores.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
Environment and hazard risk
Oak Shores, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oak Shores, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.9%
U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Oak Shores
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake NacimientoCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 10.5 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| San SimeonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| LockwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.9 |
| CambriaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.4 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| San ArdoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)City | 20 mi | 19.9 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.9 |
| Fort Hunter LiggettCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.8 |
| CayucosCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| San LucasCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| AtascaderoCity | 25 mi | 26.1 |
| Morro BayCity | 27 mi | 5.3 |
| Whitley GardensCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oak Shores, CA in?
- Oak Shores is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What is the population of Oak Shores, CA?
- About 128 people live in Oak Shores, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oak Shores?
- Nearby places include Lake Nacimiento (6.8 mi), Bradley (12 mi), San Simeon (13 mi), Lockwood (14 mi), Cambria (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023