City

Aromas, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monterey County  ·  California

👥3,917Population
💰$165,781Median HH Income▲ 117% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$914,000Median Home Value▲ 228% above avg
🎓58.3%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.6%Hispanic: 31.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.3%Other: 6.3%Race
White60.6%
Hispanic31.5%
Black0.3%
Asian1.3%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads58.3% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
HS Graduate341 (12.5%)
Some College392 (14.4%)
Associates404 (14.8%)
Bachelors422 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree1,166 (42.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.5%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 42.8%Edu
HS Grad12.5%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate42.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$165,781 ▲ 117% above avg
Median Home Value$914,000 ▲ 228% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,953/mo
Total Housing Units1,371
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
42%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
51%
About Aromas, CA

Aromas is a city in California, located in Monterey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,917 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Aromas is a affluent community. The median household income of $165,781 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Aromas is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $914,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,953 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aromas is well-educated. 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (60.58%).

Aromas, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Aromas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95004 3,917 $165,781 $914,000 $1,953 3.2% 58.3% 75.2%