Goleta
City in Santa Barbara County, California
Goleta is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, with 32,690 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is University of California-Santa Barbara, 1.4 miles SE.
- 32,690residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.3 km²
- 4,163 / sq mipopulation density
- 93106ZIP code
About Goleta
Goleta ( gə-LEE-tə; Spanish: [ɡoˈleta]; Spanish for "schooner") is a city in southern Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It was incorporated as a city in 2002, after a long period as the largest unincorporated populated area in the county. As of the 2000 census, the census-designated place (CDP) had a total population of 55,204. A significant portion of the census territory of 2000 was not included in the city. The population of Goleta was 32,690 at the 2020 census. It is known for being close to the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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- Median household income
- $122,370
- Median home value
- $1,062,100
- Median rent
- $2,437/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Goleta had 32,690 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,690 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,163 per sq mi (1,607 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Goleta at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,690 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.85 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4354° N, 119.8589° W |
| ZIP code | 93106 |
| Official website | cityofgoleta.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0630378 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Goleta
- University of California-Santa Barbara1.4 mi SE
- Isla Vista1.6 mi S
- Eastern Goleta Valley4.4 mi E
- Mission Canyon8.2 mi E
- Santa Barbara8.6 mi E
- Montecito12.9 mi E
- Summerland15.5 mi E
- Toro Canyon16.9 mi E
- Santa Ynez18.5 mi NW
- Solvang19.4 mi NW
- Ballard20.2 mi NW
- Carpinteria20.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Goleta
What county is Goleta in?
Goleta is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the population of Goleta, CA?
32,690 people lived in Goleta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Goleta, CA?
The ZIP code of Goleta is 93106.
What is the elevation of Goleta?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Goleta?
University of California-Santa Barbara (1.4 mi), Isla Vista (1.6 mi), Eastern Goleta Valley (4.4 mi), Mission Canyon (8.2 mi), Santa Barbara (8.6 mi).
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