Morro Bay
City in San Luis Obispo County, California
Morro Bay is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 10,757 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Los Osos, 4.9 miles SE.
- 10,757residents (2020 Census)
- 62 ftelevation · 19 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 2,015 / sq mipopulation density
- 93442ZIP code
About Morro Bay
Morro Bay (Morro, Spanish for "Hill") is a seaside city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. Located on the Central Coast of California, the town overlooks Morro Bay, a natural embayment with an all-weather, small-craft, commercial and recreational harbor.
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- Median household income
- $95,843
- Median home value
- $918,200
- Median rent
- $1,858/mo
- Median age
- 54.3
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Morro Bay had 10,757 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,757 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,015 per sq mi (778 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Morro Bay at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,757 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.34 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Water area | 4.99 sq mi (12.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3719° N, 120.8586° W |
| ZIP code | 93442 |
| Official website | morro-bay.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0649362 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Morro Bay
- Los Osos4.9 mi SE
- Cayucos5.0 mi N
- California Polytechnic State University11.7 mi E
- Atascadero12.4 mi NE
- San Luis Obispo13.0 mi SE
- Garden Farms14.1 mi E
- Santa Margarita14.2 mi E
- Avila Beach14.2 mi SE
- Templeton15.0 mi NE
- Los Ranchos17.0 mi SE
- Cambria17.8 mi NW
- Edna18.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Morro Bay
What county is Morro Bay in?
Morro Bay is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Morro Bay, CA?
10,757 people lived in Morro Bay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Morro Bay, CA?
The ZIP code of Morro Bay is 93442.
What is the elevation of Morro Bay?
62 feet (19 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Morro Bay?
Los Osos (4.9 mi), Cayucos (5.0 mi), California Polytechnic State University (11.7 mi), Atascadero (12.4 mi), San Luis Obispo (13.0 mi).
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