California Polytechnic State University, California
California Polytechnic State University is a community in San Luis Obispo County, California, home to about 7,915 people across 1.5 square miles. Its ZIP codes are 93407 and 93410, and parts of 93405 are in California Polytechnic State University too.
Homes sold for a median of $626 per square foot in the three months ending August 2026, a seller’s market.
Population7,9155,140 per sq mi
Median home value$564,700Census, as estimated by owners
Price per sq ft$626Sold homes, 3 months to August 2026
Sold over asking28%Latest 3 months
ZIP codes in California Polytechnic State University
3 ZIP codes, 1 shared with neighboring towns
San Luis Obispo, CA93407Not enough recent sales for market figures yet.
All in California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA93410Not enough recent sales for market figures yet.
Mostly San Luis Obispo; part is in California Polytechnic State University
Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside California Polytechnic State University. Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology
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Around California Polytechnic State University
Distances
Nearest major airport
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)113 miles away
Closer regional airport
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP)5 miles away
Nearest city of 250,000+
Bakersfield, CA88 miles away
Nearest city of 1 million+
Los Angeles, CA153 miles away
Straight-line distances from the center of California Polytechnic State University; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Who represents California Polytechnic State University
U.S. Representative · California’s 24th DistrictSalud O. Carbajal (D)
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Population over time
It’s the 545th largest of 1,563 towns in California by population.
San Luis Obispo County grew from 16,637 residents in 1900 to 282,424 in 2020.
San Luis Obispo County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Weather by month
Average highs peak around 80°F in summer, and winter lows average 44°F. About 22.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, San Luis Obispo Poly, CA weather station (3 miles away).
Jobs in San Luis Obispo County
98,720 jobs at 8,962 businesses in San Luis Obispo County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Health care
32 doctors and other health care providers list an office in California Polytechnic State University’s ZIP codes.
Nearest hospitals
French Hospital Medical CenterGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 5 of 5 · San Luis Obispo3.0 miles
Adventist Health Sierra VistaGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 3 of 5 · San Luis Obispo3.5 miles
Adventist Health Twin CitiesGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 2 of 5 · Templeton18.6 miles
Providers with an office here
Primary care doctors
9
Specialist doctors
2
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
11
Mental health providers
10
Pharmacies
1
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Places in and around California Polytechnic State University
Grocery stores
Smart & Final Extra!3.2 mi
SLO Food Co-op3.6 mi
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins3.7 mi
California Fresh Market3.9 mi
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy3.7 mi
CVS Pharmacy4.2 mi
Libraries
Robert E. Kennedy Library3.3 mi
San Luis Obispo County Law Library3.4 mi
San Luis Obispo Library3.5 mi
Museums
Central Coast Veterans Memorial2.8 mi
Robert Hoover Herbarium3.0 mi
Dallidet Adobe and Gardens3.2 mi
San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum3.5 mi
History Center of San Luis Obispo County3.7 mi
Theaters and performance venues
Harold Miossi Hall2.9 mi
Spanos Theatre3.0 mi
Anam-Cre Pottery Studio3.2 mi
Wushu Taichi Center3.5 mi
San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre3.5 mi
Counts are within about 1 mile of the center of town.
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