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Oceano, CA

Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Population

7,128

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

4,639

ZIP codes

0

Oceano and its ZIP codes

Full map

Oceano at a glance

  • Oceano is about 18 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $71,598 a year, 28% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $556,100 (24% below California) and median rent is $1,584 a month.

Local data for Oceano, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oceano, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$71,598

Poverty rate

17.2%

Median home value

$556,100

Median rent

$1,584/mo

Homeownership

61.1%

Bachelor's or higher

21.2%

Median age

46.4

Average commute

20.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,501), German Americans (1,027), Irish Americans (957).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Oceano.

Details

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

San Luis Obispo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Oceano, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.7%
  • Carpooled9.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home16.3%

Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oceano, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oceano, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.9%

U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.4%

U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts

Cities near Oceano

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Grover BeachCity1 mi2.3
Arroyo GrandeCity2.5 mi5.9
Los BerrosCensus-designated place4.4 mi2.5
Pismo BeachCity4.5 mi3.5
CallenderCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.3
BlacklakeCensus-designated place5.9 mi1
WoodlandsCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.7
Los RanchosCensus-designated place7.1 mi2.9
EdnaCensus-designated place7.1 mi1.2
NipomoCensus-designated place8 mi15.1
Avila BeachCensus-designated place8.7 mi6.1
GuadalupeCity10 mi1.3
San Luis ObispoCity12 mi13.6
California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place14 mi1.5
Santa MariaCity15 mi22.8
Los OsosCensus-designated place19 mi12.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oceano, CA in?
Oceano is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Oceano, CA?
About 7,128 people live in Oceano, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oceano?
Nearby places include Grover Beach (1 mi), Arroyo Grande (2.5 mi), Los Berros (4.4 mi), Pismo Beach (4.5 mi), Callender (4.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023