San Luis Obispo
City in San Luis Obispo County, California
San Luis Obispo is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 47,063 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 233 ft (71 m) above sea level. The nearest town is California Polytechnic State University, 2.8 miles N.
- 47,063residents (2020 Census)
- 233 ftelevation · 71 m
- 13.6 sq miland area · 35.3 km²
- 3,450 / sq mipopulation density
- 93410main ZIP code (2 in total)
About San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo (Spanish for 'St. Louis the Bishop'; san LOO-iss ə-BISS-poh; Spanish: [san ˈlwis oˈβispo]; Obispeño: tiłhini) is a city in and the county seat of San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. Located on the Central Coast of California, San Luis Obispo is roughly halfway between the San Francisco Bay Area in the north and Greater Los Angeles in the south. The population was 47,063 at the 2020 census.
San Luis Obispo was founded by the Spanish in 1772, when Saint Junípero Serra established Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. The town grew steadily through the Mexican period before a rapid expansion of San Luis Obispo following the American Conquest of California. San Luis Obispo is a popular tourist destination, known for its historic architecture, vineyards, and hospitality, as well as for being home to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
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- Median household income
- $73,685
- Median home value
- $935,100
- Median rent
- $1,965/mo
- Median age
- 26.3
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San Luis Obispo had 47,063 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,063 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,450 per sq mi (1,332 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Luis Obispo at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 47,063 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.64 sq mi (35.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2662° N, 120.6684° W |
| ZIP codes | 93410, 93407 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0668154 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Luis Obispo
- California Polytechnic State University2.8 mi N
- Los Ranchos4.3 mi SE
- Edna5.2 mi SE
- Avila Beach5.5 mi SW
- Pismo Beach7.8 mi S
- Santa Margarita9.2 mi N
- Los Osos9.2 mi W
- Grover Beach10.4 mi S
- Garden Farms10.8 mi N
- Arroyo Grande10.9 mi SE
- Oceano11.9 mi S
- Morro Bay13.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about San Luis Obispo
What county is San Luis Obispo in?
San Luis Obispo is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of San Luis Obispo, CA?
47,063 people lived in San Luis Obispo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Luis Obispo, CA?
The main ZIP code is 93410. Other ZIP codes: 93407.
What is the elevation of San Luis Obispo?
233 feet (71 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Luis Obispo?
California Polytechnic State University (2.8 mi), Los Ranchos (4.3 mi), Edna (5.2 mi), Avila Beach (5.5 mi), Pismo Beach (7.8 mi).
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