Isla Vista, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Isla Vista

ZIP code in Isla Vista: 93117.

Distances are straight-line from Somis 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 Isla Vista: those whose USPS city name is Isla Vista (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Isla Vista (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.

From Somis to Isla Vista

Measured in a straight line, Isla Vista is about 50 miles west of Somis. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Somis is in Ventura County and Isla Vista is in Santa Barbara County. Of the 176 places on this site's list, Isla Vista ranks 119th in distance from Somis. Between Somis and Isla Vista the map shows Ventura, Carpinteria, Summerland, and Montecito. Both use area code 805. The places on this site's list closest to Somis are Camarillo, Santa Rosa Valley, Casa Conejo, and Newbury Park.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About Isla Vista

Isla Vista is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Santa Barbara County. About 14,722 people live in the 0.6 square miles of Isla Vista (around 26,767 per square mile).

Places in and around Isla Vista

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Isla Vista include 66 Block, 65 Block, 68 Block, Goleta, and Eastern Goleta Valley.

Parks near the center of Isla Vista include Sueño Orchard, Children's Park, Estero Park, and Del Sol Vernal Pool Preserve.

Public schools near the center of Isla Vista include Isla Vista Elementary.

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

The houses of Isla Vista

Isla Vista has about 5,229 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1975, and 65% of homes were built before 1980. 5% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 1% 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 Isla Vista.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Isla Vista is about 46 feet above sea level (USGS). Somis is at about 344 feet, which puts Isla Vista about 300 feet lower.

Around Isla Vista

Places close to Isla Vista with a page on this site:

• Goleta 2 mi
• Eastern Goleta Valley 5 mi
• Santa Barbara 8 mi
• Mission Canyon 9 mi
• Montecito 13 mi
• Summerland 16 mi
• Carpinteria 21 mi
• Ventura 29 mi
• Santa Paula 45 mi
• Pine Mountain Club 49 mi

What the repair pages cover

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

To check whether garage door service reaches your Isla Vista address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

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