Carpinteria

City in Santa Barbara County, California

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Carpinteria is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, with 13,264 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Toro Canyon, 4.1 miles NW.

About Carpinteria

Carpinteria (; Spanish: Carpintería, meaning "Carpentry") is a small seaside city in southeastern Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located on the Central Coast of California, it had a population of 13,264 at the 2020 census. Carpinteria is a popular surf destination; the city embraced the slogan "World's Safest Beach" in 1912, which it still uses today.

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Living in Carpinteria

Median household income
$100,658
Median home value
$1,043,100
Median rent
$2,377/mo
Median age
44.8
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Carpinteria, CA population

Carpinteria had 13,264 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census13,264
Density5,124 per sq mi (1,979 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Carpinteria at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySanta Barbara County
TypeCity
Population13,264 (2020)
Land area2.59 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Water area6.68 sq mi (17.31 km²)
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates34.3862° N, 119.5082° W
ZIP code93013
Official websitecarpinteria.ca.us
Census code (GEOID)0611446

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Carpinteria

What county is Carpinteria in?

Carpinteria is in Santa Barbara County, California.

What is the population of Carpinteria, CA?

13,264 people lived in Carpinteria at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Carpinteria, CA?

The ZIP code of Carpinteria is 93013.

What is the elevation of Carpinteria?

33 feet (10 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Carpinteria?

Toro Canyon (4.1 mi), Summerland (5.0 mi), Montecito (7.5 mi), Santa Barbara (11.8 mi), Oak View (12.0 mi).

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