Cayucos
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California
Cayucos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 2,505 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morro Bay, 5.0 miles S.
- 2,505residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 808 / sq mipopulation density
- 93430ZIP code
About Cayucos
Cayucos is an unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It lies on the Central Coast, along State Route 1, north of Morro Bay. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Cayucos as a census-designated place (CDP). Its population was 2,505 at the 2020 census, down from 2,592 in 2010.
The surrounding coast has a long Indigenous history associated with the Chumash and Salinan peoples. The town developed around James Cass's shipping business in the nineteenth century and later became a seaside visitor destination. Its waterfront includes Cayucos State Beach and a fishing pier.
Cayucos has an economy of businesses serving residents and visitors, with agriculture in the surrounding rural area. Estero Bluffs State Park protects coastal grassland and shoreline north of the town. The community is older than the county as a whole, with a median age of 57.8 years and 36.4 percent of residents aged 65 or over in 2020. San Luis Obispo County treats water drawn from Whale Rock Reservoir, the Cayucos Sanitary District provides wastewater service, and the Cayucos Elementary School District operates the local school.
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- Median household income
- $87,235
- Median home value
- $1,011,900
- Median rent
- $1,571/mo
- Median age
- 59.4
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Cayucos had 2,505 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,505 |
|---|---|
| Density | 808 per sq mi (312 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cayucos at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,505 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.10 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4396° N, 120.8898° W |
| ZIP code | 93430 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0612132 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cayucos
- Morro Bay5.0 mi S
- Los Osos9.9 mi S
- Atascadero11.8 mi E
- Templeton12.6 mi NE
- Cambria13.4 mi NW
- California Polytechnic State University15.5 mi SE
- Garden Farms15.6 mi E
- Santa Margarita16.2 mi E
- San Luis Obispo17.3 mi SE
- San Simeon18.6 mi NW
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)18.7 mi NE
- Avila Beach19.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Cayucos
What county is Cayucos in?
Cayucos is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Cayucos, CA?
2,505 people lived in Cayucos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cayucos, CA?
The ZIP code of Cayucos is 93430.
What is the elevation of Cayucos?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cayucos?
Morro Bay (5.0 mi), Los Osos (9.9 mi), Atascadero (11.8 mi), Templeton (12.6 mi), Cambria (13.4 mi).
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