| ZIP Code | 93901 |
|---|---|
| City | Salinas |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Monterey County |
| Area Code | 408/831 |
| Elevation | 52 ft |
| Latitude | 36.647856 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.630305 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 10.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.9% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 830 (4.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,836 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 1,588 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 3,170 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,142 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,532 (32.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,639 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $721,100 ▲ 159% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,792/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,328 |
| Vacant Units | 572 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,328 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 572 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 93901 is located in Salinas, California, within Monterey County. With a population of 29,480, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 93901 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,639 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93901 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $721,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,792 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.7%) and renters (54.3%). Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 93901 is majority Hispanic (61.81%). Residents are well-educated — 44.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.8%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93901 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 93901 in Salinas, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 29,480 residents, a median household income of $91,639, and a median home value of $721,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.