805 area code

Get a local phone number in Oxnard, CA

Biggest city:

Oxnard

State:

California

Major Cities:

Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura

Timezone:

Pacific (GMT -8)

Population:

197,899

Average Income:

$97,990

Zip codes:

93030

93199

Unemployment Rate:

4.50%

Nearby area codes:

310

442

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805 area code summary

Area code 805 serves California’s scenic Central Coast and inland valleys, covering parts of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. The region includes popular cities such as Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, and San Luis Obispo. Established in 1957, 805 has become associated with a relaxed, upscale coastal lifestyle that attracts tourists, retirees, students, and professionals. The area boasts prestigious institutions like California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), as well as a growing tech and biotech presence in the cities of Goleta and Camarillo. Tourism, agriculture (especially wine), education, and aerospace are major economic drivers. Vandenberg Space Force Base plays a key role in the region’s strategic importance. Local culture emphasizes outdoor recreation, sustainability, and a connection to nature, with stunning coastline, hiking trails, and vineyards. For businesses, a 805 area code represents access to a highly educated, affluent, and eco-conscious population along California’s central coastline, ideal for lifestyle brands, education services, real estate, and hospitality.

Fun fact 💡

Santa Barbara’s Stearns Wharf, since 1872, is a 805 icon.

🏢First Phone Company:

Pacific Telephone and Telegraph (later AT&T)

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