County

San Benito County, CA

5 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  California

👥63,913Population
💰$108,431Median HH Income▲ 42% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$751,635Median Home Value▲ 170% above avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 28.8%Hispanic: 63%Black: 0.9%Asian: 3.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White28.8%
Hispanic63.0%
Black0.9%
Asian3.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.26
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma1,266 (3.4%)
HS Graduate10,679 (29%)
Some College4,434 (12%)
Associates7,223 (19.6%)
Bachelors4,478 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree8,797 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 12%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College12.0%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,431 ▲ 42% above avg
Median Home Value$751,634 ▲ 170% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,918/mo
Total Housing Units20,214
Vacant Units688

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About San Benito County, CA

San Benito County is located in California and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 63,913 residents. With a median age of 36.07, it is a relatively young county.

San Benito County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $108,430 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.0% is well below the national average.

Housing in San Benito County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $751,634 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,918. Homeownership rates are high at 67.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of San Benito County are majority Hispanic (63%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

San Benito County, CA is a upper-middle-income area in California. The 5 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 Codes in San Benito County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
95023 Hollister 58,374 $108,156 $740,500 $1,908 6.2% 35.2%
95043 Paicines 673 $126,111 $1,095,600 $1,316 2.1% 46.0%
95045 San Juan Bautista 4,291 $106,377 $835,500 $2,149 6.3% 42.6%
95075 Tres Pinos 575 $130,962 $853,600 2.5% 43.6%