Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11,516 (5.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 53,196 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 22,914 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 32,514 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 21,630 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 72,587 (33.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,831 ▲ 24% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $736,076 ▲ 164% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,953/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 142,446 |
| Vacant Units | 13,172 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Monterey County is located in California and encompasses 35 ZIP codes spanning 24 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 425,557 residents. With a median age of 36, it is a relatively young county.
Monterey County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $94,830 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Monterey County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $736,076 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,953.
The residents of Monterey County are majority Hispanic (60.53%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Monterey County, CA is a middle-income area in California. The 35 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95004 | Aromas | 3,917 | $165,781 | $914,000 | $1,953 | 3.2% | 58.3% |
| 93920 | Big Sur | 1,564 | $72,540 | $1,803,800 | $1,085 | 4.0% | 48.6% |
| 93426 | Bradley | 1,509 | $103,317 | $472,000 | $876 | 0.6% | 29.5% |
| 93923 | Carmel | 12,377 | $122,500 | $1,570,800 | $2,214 | 3.8% | 74.5% |
| 93921 | Carmel By The Sea | 2,459 | $87,457 | $2,000,000+ | $2,980 | 4.1% | 80.0% |
| 93924 | Carmel Valley | 6,046 | $162,656 | $1,133,000 | $2,093 | 4.2% | 66.2% |
| 95012 | Castroville | 11,147 | $79,903 | $629,600 | $1,499 | 4.3% | 17.3% |
| 93925 | Chualar | 1,320 | $70,909 | $655,600 | $1,234 | 0.0% | 26.6% |
| 93926 | Gonzales | 8,998 | $77,418 | $597,600 | $1,515 | 4.5% | 15.7% |
| 93927 | Greenfield | 21,131 | $77,272 | $463,600 | $1,658 | 2.3% | 20.4% |
| 93930 | King City | 17,124 | $72,555 | $404,000 | $1,537 | 6.3% | 33.1% |
| 93932 | Lockwood | 431 | $95,774 | $550,000 | — | 0.0% | 44.3% |
| 93933 | Marina | 27,617 | $92,625 | $776,900 | $2,015 | 5.6% | 52.7% |
| 93940 | Monterey | 30,951 | $110,669 | $1,039,700 | $2,305 | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| 95039 | Moss Landing | 1,279 | $58,214 | $440,700 | $1,371 | 2.0% | 33.4% |
| 93950 | Pacific Grove | 15,003 | $105,568 | $1,129,400 | $2,384 | 5.2% | 66.0% |
| 93953 | Pebble Beach | 3,576 | $154,730 | $1,796,900 | $3,501 | 3.6% | 74.8% |
| 93901 | Salinas | 29,480 | $91,639 | $721,100 | $1,792 | 5.3% | 44.9% |
| 93905 | Salinas | 64,596 | $75,716 | $570,000 | $1,799 | 5.4% | 20.9% |
| 93906 | Salinas | 64,592 | $96,044 | $595,200 | $2,127 | 4.1% | 30.2% |
| 93907 | Salinas | 24,922 | $103,268 | $676,700 | $2,122 | 6.4% | 39.0% |
| 93908 | Salinas | 12,517 | $164,554 | $1,071,000 | $1,650 | 4.0% | 68.0% |
| 93954 | San Lucas | 269 | $54,450 | $302,900 | $1,643 | 0.0% | 16.8% |
| 93955 | Seaside | 32,253 | $82,331 | $693,800 | $2,312 | 6.2% | 43.0% |
| 93960 | Soledad | 25,736 | $92,504 | $567,500 | $1,492 | 2.8% | 23.6% |