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Pismo Beach, CA
City in San Luis Obispo County, California. ZIP codes: 93449.
Population
8,014
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,292
ZIP codes
1
Pismo Beach and its ZIP codes
Pismo Beach at a glance
- Pismo Beach is about 9.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $118,072 a year, 19% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,021,300 (39% above California) and median rent is $2,232 a month.
Local data for Pismo Beach, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pismo Beach, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$118,072
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$1,021,300
Median rent
$2,232/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
51.7%
Median age
55.1
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,255), Irish Americans (1,178), Mexican Americans (672).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Pismo Beach.
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
How people get to work
Pismo Beach, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home16.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pismo Beach, 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
70° / 44°F
17.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pismo Beach, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.1%
U.S. 33.3% -8.2 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Pismo Beach
1 in or overlapping Pismo Beach. Population shown
Cities near Pismo Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grover BeachCity | 3.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Avila BeachCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Los RanchosCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.9 |
| OceanoCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.5 |
| EdnaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| Arroyo GrandeCity | 5.4 mi | 5.9 |
| San Luis ObispoCity | 8.2 mi | 13.6 |
| Los BerrosCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.5 |
| CallenderCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.3 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| BlacklakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| WoodlandsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| NipomoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 15.1 |
| GuadalupeCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Los OsosCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.8 |
| Santa MargaritaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pismo Beach, CA in?
- Pismo Beach is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Pismo Beach, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pismo Beach include 93449.
- What is the population of Pismo Beach, CA?
- About 8,014 people live in Pismo Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pismo Beach?
- Nearby places include Grover Beach (3.6 mi), Avila Beach (4.2 mi), Los Ranchos (4.2 mi), Oceano (4.5 mi), Edna (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023