City

Carmel By The Sea, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monterey County  ·  California

👥2,459Population
💰$87,457Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂70.3Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓80.0%College Grads▲ 106% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.6% Female 56.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 3.1%Other: 7.2%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.1%
Asian3.1%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
18–24
0%
25–44
12%
45–64
22%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age70.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.66
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads80.0% ▲ 106% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate145 (6.5%)
Some College86 (3.9%)
Associates212 (9.6%)
Bachelors138 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree1,634 (73.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 6.5%Some College: 3.9%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 73.7%Edu
HS Grad6.5%
Some College3.9%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate73.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.7%Renter: 47.4%Tenure
Owner52.7%
Renter47.4%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,457 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio22.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,980/mo
Total Housing Units2,910
Vacant Units1,455

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
69%
About Carmel By The Sea, CA

Carmel By The Sea is a city in California, located in Monterey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,459 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 70.3 years.

Economically, Carmel By The Sea is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,457 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carmel By The Sea is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $2,000,000+, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,980 per month.

The population of Carmel By The Sea is highly educated. 80.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (86.13%).

Carmel By The Sea, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Carmel By The Sea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93921 2,459 $87,457 $2,000,000+ $2,980 4.1% 80.0% 52.7%