Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.69 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6,591 (7.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 26,489 (29.9%) |
| Some College | 10,278 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 13,831 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 9,074 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 22,270 (25.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,977 ▲ 23% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $646,551 ▲ 132% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,938/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 56,496 |
| Vacant Units | 2,121 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Salinas is a city in California, located in Monterey County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 196,107 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.47 years.
Economically, Salinas is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,976 is above the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Salinas is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $646,551, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,937 per month.
The population of Salinas is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (74.32%).
Salinas, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93901 | 29,480 | $91,639 | $721,100 | $1,792 | 5.3% | 44.9% | 45.7% |
| 93905 | 64,596 | $75,716 | $570,000 | $1,799 | 5.4% | 20.9% | 41.7% |
| 93906 | 64,592 | $96,044 | $595,200 | $2,127 | 4.1% | 30.2% | 54.4% |
| 93907 | 24,922 | $103,268 | $676,700 | $2,122 | 6.4% | 39.0% | 68.3% |
| 93908 | 12,517 | $164,554 | $1,071,000 | $1,650 | 4.0% | 68.0% | 83.1% |