Los Osos

Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California

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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.

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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Living in Los Osos

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, CA population

Los Osos had 14,465 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census14,465
Density1,133 per sq mi (438 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Los Osos at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Luis Obispo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population14,465 (2020)
Land area12.76 sq mi (33.1 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates35.3071° N, 120.8245° W
ZIP code93402
Census code (GEOID)0644182

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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