Eastern Goleta Valley, California

Eastern Goleta Valley
Eastern Goleta Valley
Eastern Goleta Valley
Coordinates: 34°26′40″N 119°47′21″W / 34.44444°N 119.78917°W / 34.44444; -119.78917
Country United States
State California
CountySanta Barbara
Area
 • Total
16.89 sq mi (43.74 km2)
 • Land16.59 sq mi (42.98 km2)
 • Water0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
Elevation
120 ft (37 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
28,656
 • Density1,726.8/sq mi (666.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
93105, 93110, 93111, 93117 (Santa Barbara)
Area code805
FIPS code06-20574
GNIS feature ID2813349

Eastern Goleta Valley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Eastern Goleta Valley had a population of 28,656. It is located between Goleta to the west, Santa Barbara to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the south, and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the north and includes the communities of Noleta and Hope Ranch. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau designated the area as a census-designated place (CDP) prior to the 2020 census. Prior to the incorporation of Goleta in 2002 within a narrower set of boundaries, the area was included in the Goleta CDP.