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Woodlands, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Population
2,061
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,247
ZIP codes
0
Woodlands and its ZIP codes
Woodlands at a glance
- Woodlands is about 4.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $136,618 a year, 38% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,162,200 (58% above California).
Local data for Woodlands, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woodlands, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$136,618
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$1,162,200
Homeownership
88.6%
Bachelor's or higher
71.7%
Median age
69.4
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (425), Irish Americans (323), Italian Americans (189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Woodlands.
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
How people get to work
Woodlands, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone42.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home49.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woodlands, 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
73° / 41°F
13.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodlands, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
Cities near Woodlands
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlacklakeCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| CallenderCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.3 |
| NipomoCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 15.1 |
| Los BerrosCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.5 |
| GuadalupeCity | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| OceanoCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Arroyo GrandeCity | 6.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Grover BeachCity | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Santa MariaCity | 8.6 mi | 22.8 |
| Pismo BeachCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| OrcuttCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.8 |
| EdnaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Los RanchosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| CasmaliaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Avila BeachCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| GareyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodlands, CA in?
- Woodlands is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What is the population of Woodlands, CA?
- About 2,061 people live in Woodlands, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodlands?
- Nearby places include Blacklake (1.5 mi), Callender (1.6 mi), Nipomo (2.7 mi), Los Berros (3.6 mi), Guadalupe (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023