Montecito uses 93108 for street addresses and 93150 for PO boxes.
Key Takeaway
Montecito has one zip code for street addresses, 93108, while 93150 serves PO boxes. The zip confirms a Montecito address but will not separate one property from the next; address-level details like jurisdiction and water district do that. Single-family homes take a median 72 days to sell, giving you time to check these details. If you want a condo or townhome, widen the search to Summerland's 93067 or Carpinteria's 93013, because 93108 rarely lists them.
Who This Guide Is For
You are looking at a Montecito address or listing and want to know what its 93108 zip tells you before you build a shortlist or make an offer.
What Is the Montecito, CA Zip Code?
93108 for street addresses
The 93108 zip code applies to Montecito street addresses and property listings. The USPS officially assigns the city name "Santa Barbara" to it, though "Montecito" is an accepted alternate name.
This USPS boundary does not match the Census Bureau's Montecito boundary or the county's Montecito Community Plan area, which runs from East Camino Cielo to the Pacific Ocean. A 93108 address does not prove that a property falls under Montecito's community plan rules. Use the USPS ZIP+4 lookup for a property's full nine-digit zip.
93150 for PO boxes
The 93150 zip code is only for PO boxes. Customers using it pick up their mail at the Montecito Post Office on East Valley Road. Listing sites and the county assessor rely on 93108, so searching by 93150 returns nothing useful.
Questions to Narrow Your Search
Smaller than a single-family home: If you need a condo or townhome, go to Condos and townhomes, then Nearby zip codes buyers compare. 93108 rarely has non-single-family listings.
City or county: If it matters whether the City of Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara County governs the property, read Coast Village Road and City or county jurisdiction before trusting the Montecito address.
Water and wildfire: If either could end the deal, go to Water district and Wildfire and debris-flow zones. Run those checks before removing contingencies.
Negotiating room: Single-family prices and pace and Making an offer show what the 90-day numbers suggest about pricing under list.
What Area Does 93108 Cover?
Where a home sits within 93108 changes the rules that apply to it. Buyers evaluating the community can find neighborhood details in our ultimate guide for Montecito.
Coast Village Road
This shopping and dining strip carries Montecito 93108 addresses but sits inside City of Santa Barbara limits. The county's Montecito Community Plan excludes it, noting that the City of Santa Barbara holds land-use authority and collects its sales tax revenue. City rules apply here, even though the mail says Montecito. Check your property tax bill for city versus county calculations.
Upper Village
The Upper Village sits inland at the intersection of San Ysidro Road and East Valley Road. Restaurants and businesses line both sides of East Valley Road before residential streets climb toward the foothills. Properties farther uphill are more likely to fall in mapped fire hazard zones.
Ennisbrook
Ennisbrook is a named residential community inside the 93108 zip code. Properties here fall under a community association, which means dues and rules on top of the purchase price. Ask the HOA for current dues and the CC&Rs before you make an offer.
Nearby ZIP Codes Buyers Compare
When 93108 doesn't fit, 93067 to the east and 93013 farther east offer condos and townhomes that 93108 rarely lists, while 93103 and 93110 border Montecito with different city rules.
93067 in Summerland
Summerland sits just east of Montecito along the coast. It is the most common alternative when 93108 has nothing that fits your needs. It is a different zip and a Summerland address, so if the Montecito name matters to resale, weigh that before switching.
93103 and the Santa Barbara Riviera
The Santa Barbara Riviera is a hillside neighborhood on Santa Barbara's east side, directly bordering Montecito, with similar elevation and views. Everything here is in the City of Santa Barbara, with city rules and a Santa Barbara address.
93013 in Carpinteria
Carpinteria is farther east along US-101. This is the place to look when your search needs to include condos or townhomes. It is a separate city, so check the distance against your daily routes before committing.
93110 in Hope Ranch
Hope Ranch sits west of Santa Barbara and is the other large estate area buyers compare with Montecito. Its location changes which parts of the coast are close. Ask about any community association assessments before comparing totals.
What a 93108 Address Does Not Tell You
City or county jurisdiction
Montecito is an unincorporated community, so most parcels fall under Santa Barbara County jurisdiction. Some 93108 parcels, though, sit inside the city. Look up the parcel on the Santa Barbara County assessor site to confirm city or county jurisdiction, then review the building and permit rules for the correct government.
Jurisdiction decides which permit office, building rules and local measures apply. A remodel or rebuild plan can change entirely based on that answer.
Water district
The Montecito Water District serves much of the area, extending from the City of Santa Barbara to east of Toro Canyon Road. Some properties use private wells instead, and the zip does not tell you which applies. Ask the seller for recent water bills and any well records, since water utility costs differ by source.
School district
The Montecito Union School District, Cold Spring School District and Santa Barbara Unified School District all serve parts of the greater Montecito area. The Montecito Union boundary roughly runs from the mountains to the ocean, between Ortega Ridge Road and Hot Springs Road, with fringe-area variations. Confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the school district's official lookup.
Wildfire and debris-flow zones
The State Fire Marshal's Fire Hazard Severity Zone viewer lets you check any California address for its zone rating. State Responsibility Area zones are in effect, while Local Responsibility Area zones are at the recommended stage. Zone status can affect insurance availability and cost. Check the parcel on the CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone map and get insurance quotes during the contingency period, not in the last week.
Montecito Housing Market in 93108
One 90-day window is a snapshot; the housing market forecast puts these sales in longer-term context.
Single-family prices and pace
The median sale price for a single-family home reached $6,997,210, up 12% year over year, based on 31 sales in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. Supply still stood at 6.1 months, so a rising median does not mean a bidding-war market. With only 31 sales, a few large trades can move that gain. Read it as a change in which homes sold, not as every home gaining value.
Condos and townhomes
Only 9 of the 40 total sales in that same 90-day window were other property types. That is too few for a dependable condo or townhome price to anchor an offer. Lean on recent comparable sales for the specific building, and widen the search to the neighboring zip codes above.
Making an offer
Single-family homes recently closed at a median 98.8% of their list price. For illustration only: a single-family home that sells at the median sale-to-list ratio on a $7 million asking price closes about $84,000 under list. The Kogevinas Group can help pull the jurisdiction, district, and hazard details on a specific 93108 address.
Room under list is typical, not guaranteed. Roughly 1 in 5 single-family homes still sold above asking, so review a specific listing's days on market and price history before setting an offer.
Montecito Market at a Glance
These figures cover 93108 sales in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026; the average home cost across Montecito adds longer-run context.
- Median sale price, single family: $6,997,210, up 12% year over year (90 days ending 2026-09-30, 31 sales)
- Median sale price, all homes: $6,197,049, up 2% year over year (90 days ending 2026-09-30, 40 sales)
- Median days on market: 72 single family / 59 all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Sale-to-list ratio: 98.8% single family / 98.2% all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Share sold above list price: 19.4% single family / 15.4% all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Months of supply: 6.1 single family / 5.2 all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Active inventory: 63 single family / 67 all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Median price per square foot: $1,805 single family / $1,842 all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Montecito Zip Code FAQs
Where is Montecito, California located?
Montecito sits on California's south coast, just east of the City of Santa Barbara along US-101, between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
What county is Montecito, California in?
Montecito is in Santa Barbara County. It is an unincorporated census-designated place rather than an independent city.
Is Montecito part of the city of Santa Barbara?
No. Montecito is governed by Santa Barbara County within the First Supervisorial District, except for the Coast Village Road area, which lies within city limits.
How far is Montecito from Los Angeles?
The driving distance to downtown Los Angeles is approximately 92 miles, which typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic along US-101. Downtown Santa Barbara is about 5 miles away.
Was Montecito affected by the fires?
Yes. The area experienced the Thomas Fire in December 2017 and a subsequent debris flow on January 9, 2018.
Does Montecito have a high school?
The Santa Barbara Unified School District provides secondary education for parts of the greater Montecito area.
What is the population of Montecito, California?
The Montecito census-designated place had a population of 8,638 in the 2020 U.S. Census.
What is the area code for Montecito, CA?
Montecito uses the 805 area code, which covers Santa Barbara County. A second area code, 820, was added as an overlay to the same region in 2018.
Sources
- Redfin: Data Center
- USPS: Montecito PO Box Announcement
- Santa Barbara County: Montecito Community Plan
- Visit Montecito: Lay of the Land
- Santa Barbara County: Property Information
- Santa Barbara LAFCO: Montecito Water District Map
- Montecito Union School District: Boundaries
- CAL FIRE: Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer
- U.S. Census Bureau: Montecito CDP QuickFacts
- CPUC: Area Code 805/820 Overlay
- Santa Barbara County: First District Supervisor
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