Goleta, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Goleta

Goleta ZIP code: 93117.

Distances are straight-line from Thousand Oaks to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Goleta: those whose USPS city name is Goleta (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Goleta (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

Homes in Goleta

Census estimates count 12,584 housing units in Goleta. The median home was built in 1974, and 63% of homes were built before 1980. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Goleta.

About Goleta

Goleta is a city in Santa Barbara County. The area of Goleta is about 7.8 square miles; its population is about 32,640, or 4,158 per square mile.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Goleta is about 38 feet above sea level (USGS). Thousand Oaks is at about 782 feet, which puts Goleta about 750 feet lower.

From Thousand Oaks to Goleta

Measured in a straight line, Goleta is about 59 miles west of Thousand Oaks. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Goleta belongs to Santa Barbara County, while Thousand Oaks is in Ventura County. Of the 212 places on this site's list, Goleta ranks 206th in distance from Thousand Oaks. Between Thousand Oaks and Goleta the map shows Saticoy, El Rio, Ventura, and Carpinteria. Both use area code 805. The places on this site's list closest to Thousand Oaks are Newbury Park, Santa Rosa Valley, Casa Conejo, and Lake Sherwood.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

On the map near Goleta

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Goleta include 67 Block, 68 Block, Ellwood, University of California-Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, and Eastern Goleta Valley.

Green spaces in and around Goleta: Del Sol Vernal Pool Preserve, Children's Park, North Campus Open Space, and Estero Park.

Schools in and around Goleta include La Patera Elementary, Dos Pueblos Senior High, Isla Vista Elementary, and Santa Barbara Charter.

Museums and attractions in and around Goleta: Ranchyard and History Education Center, UCEN Game room, and Glass Box Gallery.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Goleta city guide.

What the repair pages cover

Read about broken spring replacement, new garage doors, snapped cables, off-track doors, and emergency repair before you call. The pricing page lists starting prices, and a phone call confirms whether service reaches your address.

Places near Goleta

Other places near Goleta that also have a page on this site:

• Isla Vista 2 mi
• Eastern Goleta Valley 4 mi
• Mission Canyon 8 mi
• Santa Barbara 9 mi
• Montecito 13 mi
• Summerland 16 mi
• Santa Paula 46 mi
• Somis 50 mi

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