City

Gonzales, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monterey County  ·  California

👥8,998Population
💰$77,418Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂28.2Median Age
🏠$597,600Median Home Value▲ 114% above avg
🎓15.7%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5%Hispanic: 92.9%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1%Other: 0.4%Race
White5.0%
Hispanic92.9%
Black0.5%
Asian1.0%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.75
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads15.7% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma374 (10.7%)
HS Graduate1,270 (36.4%)
Some College608 (17.4%)
Associates692 (19.8%)
Bachelors122 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree426 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 10.7%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS10.7%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College17.4%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.7%Renter: 44.3%Tenure
Owner55.7%
Renter44.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
69%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,418 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$597,600 ▲ 114% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,515/mo
Total Housing Units2,454
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Gonzales, CA

Gonzales is a city in California, located in Monterey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,998 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.2 years.

Economically, Gonzales is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,418 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gonzales is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $597,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,515 per month.

The population of Gonzales is less-educated. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (92.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gonzales
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93926 8,998 $77,418 $597,600 $1,515 4.5% 15.7% 55.7%