Arroyo Grande
City in San Luis Obispo County, California

Arroyo Grande is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 18,441 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grover Beach, 2.0 miles W.
- 18,441residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.4 km²
- 3,105 / sq mipopulation density
- 93433ZIP code
About Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande (Spanish for "Big Creek") is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It lies on the Central Coast, about 2 miles (3.2 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean, and is part of the Five Cities area. Its population was 18,441 at the 2020 census.
The Arroyo Grande Valley is within the traditional homeland of the Northern Chumash. The town developed as an agricultural center in the nineteenth century and incorporated in 1911. Its historic downtown, known as the Village, contains museums and a pedestrian suspension bridge over Arroyo Grande Creek. Agriculture, retail and tourism contribute to the local economy.
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- Median household income
- $102,553
- Median home value
- $814,200
- Median rent
- $2,173/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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Arroyo Grande had 18,441 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,441 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,105 per sq mi (1,199 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arroyo Grande at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,441 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.94 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1241° N, 120.5845° W |
| ZIP code | 93433 |
| Official website | arroyogrande.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0602868 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arroyo Grande
- Grover Beach2.0 mi W
- Oceano2.1 mi SW
- Los Berros3.7 mi SE
- Callender5.3 mi S
- Pismo Beach5.4 mi W
- Blacklake5.8 mi SE
- Edna6.1 mi N
- Los Ranchos6.6 mi N
- Woodlands6.8 mi S
- Nipomo8.1 mi SE
- Avila Beach9.3 mi NW
- San Luis Obispo10.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Arroyo Grande
What county is Arroyo Grande in?
Arroyo Grande is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Arroyo Grande, CA?
18,441 people lived in Arroyo Grande at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arroyo Grande, CA?
The ZIP code of Arroyo Grande is 93433.
What is the elevation of Arroyo Grande?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arroyo Grande?
Grover Beach (2.0 mi), Oceano (2.1 mi), Los Berros (3.7 mi), Callender (5.3 mi), Pismo Beach (5.4 mi).
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