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ZIP Code 93442

San Luis Obispo, California

FIPS 93442

Juniper

ZIP Code 93442 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 2% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$918,700

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

11,571

Median Age

54.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$918,700

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$5,922

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

9.61

Higher than 98%

Median Rent

$1,855

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

67.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

46.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

2.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

17

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.5

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 93442: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 93442?
The median home value in ZIP Code 93442 is $918,700, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 93442?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 93442 is $5,922, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 93442 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 93442 cost about 9.61× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 93442?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 93442 is $1,855 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 93442?
Home prices in ZIP Code 93442 have moved 43% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 93442?
ZIP Code 93442 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 67.7°F, winter lows around 46.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 93442 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 93442's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →