Pismo Beach
City in San Luis Obispo County, California

Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 8,072 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grover Beach, 3.8 miles SE.
- 8,072residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 2,308 / sq mipopulation density
- 93449ZIP code
About Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach (Chumash: Pismuʔ) is a city in the southern portion of San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. Its population was 8,072 at the 2020 census, up from 7,655 in 2010.
The city was reincorporated in 1946. Its waterfront includes a pier built in 1924 and renovated in 2018. Nearby Pismo State Beach includes a wintering site for monarch butterflies.
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- Median household income
- $118,072
- Median home value
- $1,021,300
- Median rent
- $2,232/mo
- Median age
- 55.1
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Pismo Beach had 8,072 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,072 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,308 per sq mi (891 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pismo Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,072 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.50 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 9.88 sq mi (25.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1532° N, 120.6739° W |
| ZIP code | 93449 |
| Official website | pismobeach.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0657414 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pismo Beach
- Grover Beach3.8 mi SE
- Avila Beach4.1 mi NW
- Los Ranchos4.9 mi NE
- Oceano5.1 mi SE
- Arroyo Grande5.4 mi E
- Edna5.5 mi NE
- San Luis Obispo7.8 mi N
- Los Berros8.8 mi SE
- Callender9.1 mi SE
- Blacklake10.5 mi SE
- California Polytechnic State University10.6 mi N
- Woodlands11.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Pismo Beach
What county is Pismo Beach in?
Pismo Beach is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Pismo Beach, CA?
8,072 people lived in Pismo Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pismo Beach, CA?
The ZIP code of Pismo Beach is 93449.
What is the elevation of Pismo Beach?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pismo Beach?
Grover Beach (3.8 mi), Avila Beach (4.1 mi), Los Ranchos (4.9 mi), Oceano (5.1 mi), Arroyo Grande (5.4 mi).
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