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U.S. ZIP Code · CA93454

Santa Barbara County · Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Typical home value

$628,855[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.4%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+121.4%
vs metro
-57.3%
vs state
-10.2%
ZIP 93454 location in CA
Location of ZIP 93454 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 93454 is worth $628,855 — 57.3% below the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,436 a month — a 4.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,436[2]
Gross yield
4.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,870[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Santa Barbara County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Very High
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
41,896[3]
Median household income
$81,522[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Santa Barbara County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,163[5]
Moved in
7,807
Moved out
9,970

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
12
Elementary
8
Middle
1
High
2
  • Pioneer Valley High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Santa Maria Joint Union High

    3,112 students

  • Santa Maria High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Santa Maria Joint Union High

    3,110 students

  • Fesler (Isaac) Junior High

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Santa Maria-Bonita

    958 students

  • Alvin Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Santa Maria-Bonita

    939 students

  • Rice (William) Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Santa Maria-Bonita

    913 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$29,227

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,180
Loan principal$503,084
Down payment$125,771
Total interest paid$641,656

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.65
Monthly cost to own$4,029
Monthly rent$2,436

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
45th percentile[1]
Rental yield
80th percentile[2]
Property tax
65th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 93454?
The typical home in 93454 is worth $628,855, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 93454?
Home values in 93454 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 93454?
A typical home in 93454 rents for about $2,436 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 93454?
The effective property tax rate in 93454 is 0.6% — roughly $3,870 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 93454?
ZIP code 93454 has a population of 41,896 and a median household income of $81,522.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Santa Maria, CA

    Typical home
    $607,112
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Lompoc, CA

    Typical home
    $588,314
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Guadalupe, CA

    Typical home
    $563,674
    Gross yield
  • Orcutt CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $716,374
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Buellton, CA

    Typical home
    $920,474
    Gross yield
  • Los Alamos CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $925,389
    Gross yield

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