Santa Maria
City in Santa Barbara County, California

Santa Maria is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, with 109,707 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Orcutt, 4.6 miles S.
- 109,707residents (2020 Census)
- 217 ftelevation · 66 m
- 22.8 sq miland area · 59.1 km²
- 4,810 / sq mipopulation density
- 93458ZIP code
About Santa Maria
Santa Maria (Spanish for "St. Mary") is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located on the Central Coast of California, it is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and 150 miles (240 km) northwest of Los Angeles. Its population was 109,707 at the 2020 census. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria–style barbecue.
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- Median household income
- $84,746
- Median home value
- $531,700
- Median rent
- $1,925/mo
- Median age
- 29.3
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Santa Maria had 109,707 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 109,707 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,810 per sq mi (1,857 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Santa Maria at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 109,707 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.81 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9331° N, 120.4436° W |
| ZIP code | 93458 |
| Official website | ci.santa-maria.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0669196 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Santa Maria
- Orcutt4.6 mi S
- Nipomo7.4 mi NW
- Guadalupe7.7 mi W
- Garey8.0 mi SE
- Casmalia8.2 mi SW
- Woodlands9.0 mi NW
- Blacklake9.7 mi NW
- Sisquoc9.8 mi SE
- Callender10.9 mi NW
- Los Berros11.7 mi NW
- Vandenberg AFB14.6 mi S
- Oceano14.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Maria
What county is Santa Maria in?
Santa Maria is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the population of Santa Maria, CA?
109,707 people lived in Santa Maria at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Maria, CA?
The ZIP code of Santa Maria is 93458.
What is the elevation of Santa Maria?
217 feet (66 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Santa Maria?
Orcutt (4.6 mi), Nipomo (7.4 mi), Guadalupe (7.7 mi), Garey (8.0 mi), Casmalia (8.2 mi).
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