93920

Big Sur, CA

Total Population

1,790

Median Household Income

$70,573

Median Home Value

$1,166,700

Median Rent

$920

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$70,573

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$1,166,700

103.3% above state median

Rent

$920

100% above state median

Median Age

37.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Big Sur, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

37.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.3%, below national average.

High remote work adoption with 43.4% working from home.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$70,573

-6.1% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-36,597,061

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.65 people

Total Households

594

Family Households

52.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Arts,

37.7%

#2 Industry

Education

29.5%

#3 Industry

Construction

23.1%

Total Employed Residents:281

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

13.2%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

0.9%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

43.4%

302 workers

Public Transit

2.9%

20 workers

Total Commuting Workers:696

Commute Insights

High remote work adoption (43.4% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

96.7%

859 employed

Labor Force

888

29 unemployed

Median Age

37.6 years

Per Capita Income

$37,209

Poverty Rate

14.9%

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