Los Osos
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California

Los Osos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 14,465 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 197 ft (60 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morro Bay, 4.9 miles NW.
- 14,465residents (2020 Census)
- 197 ftelevation · 60 m
- 12.8 sq miland area · 33.1 km²
- 1,133 / sq mipopulation density
- 93402ZIP code
About Los Osos
Los Osos (Spanish for "the bears") is an unincorporated town in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. Located on the Central Coast of California, Los Osos had a reported population of 14,465 in 2020. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Los Osos as a census-designated place (CDP).
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- Median household income
- $108,932
- Median home value
- $805,800
- Median rent
- $2,047/mo
- Median age
- 48.6
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Los Osos had 14,465 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,465 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,133 per sq mi (438 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Los Osos at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14,465 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.76 sq mi (33.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3071° N, 120.8245° W |
| ZIP code | 93402 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0644182 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Los Osos
- Morro Bay4.9 mi NW
- California Polytechnic State University8.9 mi E
- San Luis Obispo9.2 mi E
- Avila Beach9.5 mi SE
- Cayucos9.9 mi N
- Los Ranchos12.9 mi SE
- Santa Margarita13.5 mi NE
- Pismo Beach13.6 mi SE
- Edna14.0 mi SE
- Garden Farms14.0 mi NE
- Atascadero14.5 mi NE
- Grover Beach17.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Los Osos
What county is Los Osos in?
Los Osos is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Los Osos, CA?
14,465 people lived in Los Osos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Los Osos, CA?
The ZIP code of Los Osos is 93402.
What is the elevation of Los Osos?
197 feet (60 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Los Osos?
Morro Bay (4.9 mi), California Polytechnic State University (8.9 mi), San Luis Obispo (9.2 mi), Avila Beach (9.5 mi), Cayucos (9.9 mi).
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