Ballard
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
Ballard is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Barbara County, California, with 768 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Los Olivos, 1.4 miles N.
- 768residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 275 / sq mipopulation density
- 93463ZIP code
About Ballard
Ballard is an unincorporated community in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Ballard is the smallest and oldest community in the Santa Ynez Valley. The nearest city is Solvang. The population was 768 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). Ballard was founded in 1880 and has two buildings from that era: the 1883 Ballard School and the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, which was erected in 1889.
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- Median household income
- $140,833
- Median home value
- $1,742,200
- Median rent
- $2,563/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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Ballard had 768 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 768 |
|---|---|
| Density | 275 per sq mi (106 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ballard at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 768 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.79 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6431° N, 120.1092° W |
| ZIP code | 93463 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0603694 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ballard
- Los Olivos1.4 mi N
- Santa Ynez1.9 mi SE
- Solvang3.8 mi SW
- Buellton5.2 mi W
- Los Alamos11.6 mi NW
- Sisquoc18.4 mi NW
- Mission Hills19.1 mi W
- Goleta20.2 mi SE
- Garey20.4 mi NW
- Lompoc20.6 mi W
- Vandenberg Village20.6 mi W
- Isla Vista21.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Ballard
What county is Ballard in?
Ballard is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the population of Ballard, CA?
768 people lived in Ballard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ballard, CA?
The ZIP code of Ballard is 93463.
What is the elevation of Ballard?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ballard?
Los Olivos (1.4 mi), Santa Ynez (1.9 mi), Solvang (3.8 mi), Buellton (5.2 mi), Los Alamos (11.6 mi).
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