| Place Name | Santa Ynez |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93460 |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Area Code(s) | 805,820 |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) |
| Population (2022) | 4,696 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 1.97% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 74.3% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA |
| US Congressional District(s) | California 24th |
| State Assembly Districts | 37 |
| State Senate Districts | 19 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 74.3% |
| African American | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 4.58% |
| Asian | 3.11% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 17.63% |