San Simeon
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California
San Simeon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 445 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,209 ft (978 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cambria, 5.5 miles SE.
- 445residents (2020 Census)
- 3,209 ftelevation · 978 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 559 / sq mipopulation density
- 93428ZIP code
About San Simeon
San Simeon (Spanish: San Simeón, meaning "St. Simon") is an unincorporated community on the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, San Simeon had a population of 445. Its position along State Route 1 is about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, each of those cities being roughly 230 miles (370 km) away. A key feature of the area is Hearst Castle, a hilltop mansion built for William Randolph Hearst in the early 20th century that is now a tourist attraction. The area is also home to a large northern elephant seal rookery, known as the Piedras Blancas rookery, located 7 miles (11 km) north of San Simeon on Highway 1.
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- Median household income
- $54,625
- Median home value
- $442,900
- Median rent
- $1,311/mo
- Median age
- 60.1
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San Simeon had 445 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 445 |
|---|---|
| Density | 559 per sq mi (216 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Simeon at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 445 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.80 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,209 ft (978 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6182° N, 121.1374° W |
| ZIP code | 93428 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0668434 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Simeon
- Cambria5.5 mi SE
- Oak Shores13.1 mi NE
- Lake Nacimiento16.9 mi NE
- Cayucos18.6 mi SE
- Lockwood22.5 mi N
- Morro Bay23.1 mi SE
- Templeton23.9 mi E
- Bradley25.2 mi NE
- Fort Hunter Liggett26.4 mi N
- San Miguel26.7 mi E
- Atascadero26.9 mi E
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)27.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about San Simeon
What county is San Simeon in?
San Simeon is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of San Simeon, CA?
445 people lived in San Simeon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Simeon, CA?
The ZIP code of San Simeon is 93428.
What is the elevation of San Simeon?
3,209 feet (978 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Simeon?
Cambria (5.5 mi), Oak Shores (13.1 mi), Lake Nacimiento (16.9 mi), Cayucos (18.6 mi), Lockwood (22.5 mi).
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