Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.26 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,266 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,679 (29%) |
| Some College | 4,434 (12%) |
| Associates | 7,223 (19.6%) |
| Bachelors | 4,478 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,797 (23.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,431 ▲ 42% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $751,634 ▲ 170% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,918/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 20,214 |
| Vacant Units | 688 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |