Atascadero
City in San Luis Obispo County, California
Atascadero is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 29,773 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Templeton, 5.1 miles N.
- 29,773residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 26.1 sq miland area · 67.5 km²
- 1,142 / sq mipopulation density
- 93422ZIP code
About Atascadero
Atascadero is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It lies in the inland part of the Central Coast, between the Salinas River and the Santa Lucia Range, at the junction of U.S. Route 101 and State Route 41. Its population was 29,773 at the 2020 census.
The area has historical connections to the Salinan and Northern Chumash peoples. Publisher Edward Gardner Lewis founded the Atascadero Colony in 1913 as a planned agricultural community. Its development included orchards, a water system, a printing plant and a civic center. The colony also imposed racially restrictive property covenants. Atascadero incorporated as a city in 1979.
The former colony administration building serves as City Hall. Other institutions include Atascadero State Hospital, the Central Coast Zoo and the Atascadero Unified School District. Major employment sectors include healthcare and social services, retail, accommodation and food services, and education. Parks and open spaces include Atascadero Lake Park, Sunken Gardens and Stadium Park. The city has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cooler, wetter winters.
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- Median household income
- $91,429
- Median home value
- $716,500
- Median rent
- $1,854/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Atascadero had 29,773 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,773 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,142 per sq mi (441 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Atascadero at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,773 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.07 sq mi (67.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4857° N, 120.6879° W |
| ZIP code | 93422 |
| Official website | atascadero.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0603064 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Atascadero
- Templeton5.1 mi N
- Garden Farms6.4 mi SE
- Santa Margarita8.0 mi SE
- Creston9.8 mi E
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)10.1 mi N
- Cayucos11.8 mi W
- California Polytechnic State University12.4 mi S
- Morro Bay12.4 mi SW
- Los Osos14.5 mi SW
- San Luis Obispo15.2 mi S
- Whitley Gardens15.5 mi NE
- San Miguel18.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Atascadero
What county is Atascadero in?
Atascadero is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Atascadero, CA?
29,773 people lived in Atascadero at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Atascadero, CA?
The ZIP code of Atascadero is 93422.
What is the elevation of Atascadero?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Atascadero?
Templeton (5.1 mi), Garden Farms (6.4 mi), Santa Margarita (8.0 mi), Creston (9.8 mi), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (10.1 mi).
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