Buellton
City in Santa Barbara County, California
Buellton is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, with 5,161 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 358 ft (109 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Solvang, 3.4 miles SE.
- 5,161residents (2020 Census)
- 358 ftelevation · 109 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 3,262 / sq mipopulation density
- 93427ZIP code
About Buellton
Buellton is a small city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is located in the Santa Ynez Valley, 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Solvang. The population was 5,161 at the 2020 census, up from 4,828 at the 2010 census.
Located at the junction of U.S. Route 101 and State Route 246, Buellton attracts travelers to hotels, restaurants, parks and shops. It may be most famous for its nickname “Home of Split Pea Soup,” which is a reference to the former Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant that shut down in 2024. Buellton traces its beginnings to 1867 when a portion of a Mexican land grant was deeded to Rufus T. Buell and his brother. They developed a successful cattle ranch in the 19th century.
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- Median household income
- $99,936
- Median home value
- $837,400
- Median rent
- $2,194/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Buellton had 5,161 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,161 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,262 per sq mi (1,259 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buellton at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,161 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.58 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6155° N, 120.1942° W |
| ZIP code | 93427 |
| Official website | cityofbuellton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0608758 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buellton
- Solvang3.4 mi SE
- Ballard5.2 mi E
- Los Olivos5.4 mi NE
- Santa Ynez5.6 mi E
- Los Alamos9.8 mi NW
- Mission Hills14.8 mi W
- Lompoc16.1 mi W
- Vandenberg Village16.6 mi NW
- Sisquoc17.9 mi N
- Vandenberg AFB19.4 mi NW
- Garey19.9 mi N
- Orcutt21.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Buellton
What county is Buellton in?
Buellton is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the population of Buellton, CA?
5,161 people lived in Buellton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buellton, CA?
The ZIP code of Buellton is 93427.
What is the elevation of Buellton?
358 feet (109 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buellton?
Solvang (3.4 mi), Ballard (5.2 mi), Los Olivos (5.4 mi), Santa Ynez (5.6 mi), Los Alamos (9.8 mi).
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