Creston
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California
Creston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 98 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Garden Farms, 8.8 miles SW.
- 98residents (2020 Census)
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 174 / sq mipopulation density
- 93432ZIP code
About Creston
Creston is an unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Creston as a census-designated place (CDP). It lies approximately 12 miles (19 km) east of Atascadero. The population was 98 at the 2020 census, compared with 94 in 2010.
Founded in 1884 on Rancho Huerhuero, the settlement was named for C. J. Cressy, one of its founders. Its historic buildings include the Creston Community Church, built in 1886. The community gives its name to the surrounding Creston District wine-growing region.
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Creston had 98 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 98 |
|---|---|
| Density | 174 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Creston at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 98 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.56 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.5171° N, 120.5181° W |
| ZIP code | 93432 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0617232 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Creston
- Garden Farms8.8 mi SW
- Whitley Gardens9.6 mi N
- Atascadero9.8 mi W
- Santa Margarita10.2 mi SW
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)10.7 mi NW
- Templeton11.6 mi W
- Shandon12.1 mi NE
- California Polytechnic State University16.8 mi SW
- San Miguel19.0 mi NW
- San Luis Obispo19.3 mi SW
- Cayucos21.6 mi W
- Morro Bay21.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Creston
What county is Creston in?
Creston is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Creston, CA?
98 people lived in Creston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Creston, CA?
The ZIP code of Creston is 93432.
What towns are near Creston?
Garden Farms (8.8 mi), Whitley Gardens (9.6 mi), Atascadero (9.8 mi), Santa Margarita (10.2 mi), El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) (10.7 mi).
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