Carpinteria
City in Santa Barbara County, California

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.
- 13,264residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 5,124 / sq mipopulation density
- 93013ZIP code
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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- 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 had 13,264 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,264 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,124 per sq mi (1,979 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carpinteria at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,264 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.59 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 6.68 sq mi (17.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3862° N, 119.5082° W |
| ZIP code | 93013 |
| Official website | carpinteria.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0611446 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carpinteria
- Toro Canyon4.1 mi NW
- Summerland5.0 mi NW
- Montecito7.5 mi W
- Santa Barbara11.8 mi W
- Oak View12.0 mi E
- Mission Canyon12.8 mi W
- North Ventura Avenue12.9 mi E
- Mira Monte13.0 mi E
- Meiners Oaks14.4 mi E
- Ojai15.5 mi E
- Eastern Goleta Valley16.3 mi W
- San Buenaventura (Ventura)16.6 mi SE
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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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