| ZIP Code | 93921 |
|---|---|
| City | Carmel By The Sea |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Monterey County |
| Area Code | 831 |
| Elevation | 229 ft |
| Latitude | 36.553641 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.922271 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06053 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 70.3 yrs ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.66 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 80.0% ▲ 106% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 145 (6.5%) |
| Some College | 86 (3.9%) |
| Associates | 212 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 138 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,634 (73.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,457 ▲ 15% above avg ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 22.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,980/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,910 |
| Vacant Units | 1,455 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,910 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,455 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.66 |
ZIP code 93921 is located in Carmel By The Sea, California, within Monterey County. With a population of 2,459, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 70.3 years. Economically, 93921 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,457 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93921 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $2,000,000+ is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,980 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.7%) and renters (47.4%). Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 93921 is primarily White (86.13%). Residents are highly educated — 80.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has declined by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93921 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 93921 in Carmel By The Sea, CA is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and an older community. With 2,459 residents, a median household income of $87,457, and a median home value of $2,000,000+, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.