City

Pacific Grove, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monterey County  ·  California

👥15,003Population
💰$105,568Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$1,129,400Median Home Value▲ 305% above avg
🎓66.0%College Grads▲ 70% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.8%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 0.9%Asian: 7.4%Other: 6.7%Race
White72.8%
Hispanic11.8%
Black0.9%
Asian7.4%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads66.0% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma82 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,358 (12.2%)
Some College562 (5.1%)
Associates1,771 (16%)
Bachelors997 (9%)
Graduate Degree6,332 (57%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 12.2%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 57%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad12.2%
Some College5.1%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate57.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.8%Renter: 51.2%Tenure
Owner48.8%
Renter51.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,568 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$1,129,400 ▲ 305% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,384/mo
Total Housing Units8,315
Vacant Units1,327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
59%
About Pacific Grove, CA

Pacific Grove is a city in California, located in Monterey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,003 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Pacific Grove is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,568 is above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pacific Grove is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,129,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,384 per month.

The population of Pacific Grove is highly educated. 66.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pacific Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93950 15,003 $105,568 $1,129,400 $2,384 5.2% 66.0% 48.8%