Cambria
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California
Cambria is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 5,678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Simeon, 5.5 miles NW.
- 5,678residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.8 km²
- 674 / sq mipopulation density
- 93428ZIP code
About Cambria
Cambria () is a coastal town in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles along California State Route 1 (Highway 1). The name Cambria, chosen in 1869, is the Latin name for Wales (Welsh, Cymru). Cambria is situated amidst Monterey pines in one of only three such native forests. The town previously had gone by the names of Slabtown, Rosaville, San Simeon, and Santa Rosa.
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the unincorporated community as a census-designated place (CDP). The CDP of Cambria had a population of 5,678 at the 2020 census, down from 6,032 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $99,147
- Median home value
- $930,200
- Median rent
- $1,924/mo
- Median age
- 61.9
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Cambria had 5,678 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,678 |
|---|---|
| Density | 674 per sq mi (260 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cambria at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,678 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.42 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5521° N, 121.0841° W |
| ZIP code | 93428 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0610074 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cambria
- San Simeon5.5 mi NW
- Cayucos13.4 mi SE
- Oak Shores15.4 mi N
- Lake Nacimiento17.3 mi NE
- Morro Bay17.8 mi SE
- Templeton20.6 mi E
- Los Osos22.4 mi SE
- Atascadero22.7 mi E
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)24.9 mi E
- San Miguel26.0 mi NE
- Bradley26.6 mi NE
- Lockwood26.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Cambria
What county is Cambria in?
Cambria is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Cambria, CA?
5,678 people lived in Cambria at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cambria, CA?
The ZIP code of Cambria is 93428.
What is the elevation of Cambria?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cambria?
San Simeon (5.5 mi), Cayucos (13.4 mi), Oak Shores (15.4 mi), Lake Nacimiento (17.3 mi), Morro Bay (17.8 mi).
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