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

ZIP code in Goleta

ZIP code in Goleta: 93117.

Distances are straight-line from Santa Rosa Valley 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.

About Goleta

Goleta is a city in Santa Barbara County. About 32,640 people live in the 7.8 square miles of Goleta (around 4,158 per square mile). Phone numbers in Goleta use area code 805. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is San Buenaventura (Ventura) (about 109,831 residents), roughly 36 miles east.

Goleta in relation to Santa Rosa Valley

Measured in a straight line, Goleta is about 56 miles west of Santa Rosa Valley. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Goleta belongs to Santa Barbara County, while Santa Rosa Valley is in Ventura County. Among the 204 places this site lists, Goleta is number 181 by distance from Santa Rosa Valley. Between Santa Rosa Valley and Goleta the map shows Saticoy, Ventura, Carpinteria, and Montecito. Both use area code 805. Nearest to Santa Rosa Valley on this site's list: Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Casa Conejo, and Newbury Park.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Housing in Goleta

Goleta has about 12,584 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1974. 51% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. 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.

Around Goleta

Places close to Goleta with 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
• Toro Canyon 17 mi
• Oak View 32 mi
• Santa Paula 46 mi

Places in and around Goleta

Next to and around Goleta you will find El Encanto Heights, 67 Block, 68 Block, Isla Vista, and Eastern Goleta Valley.

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.

Goleta at 38 feet

The center of Goleta is about 38 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Santa Rosa Valley is at about 436 feet, which puts Goleta about 400 feet lower.

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: broken spring replacement, emergency repair, new garage doors, opener repair, and off-track doors. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices; service at your address is confirmed by phone and the exact price before any work.

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