City

Seaside, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monterey County  ·  California

👥32,253Population
💰$82,331Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$693,800Median Home Value▲ 149% above avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31%Hispanic: 45.9%Black: 4.9%Asian: 9.9%Other: 5.6%Race
White31.0%
Hispanic45.9%
Black4.9%
Asian9.9%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma745 (4.2%)
HS Graduate4,131 (23.2%)
Some College2,171 (12.2%)
Associates3,108 (17.5%)
Bachelors2,242 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree5,407 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College12.2%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 36.9%Renter: 63.1%Tenure
Owner36.9%
Renter63.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
87%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,331 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$693,800 ▲ 149% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,312/mo
Total Housing Units11,150
Vacant Units668

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
51%
About Seaside, CA

Seaside is a city in California, located in Monterey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,253 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Seaside is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,331 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Seaside is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $693,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,312 per month. At 36.9% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Seaside is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Seaside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93955 32,253 $82,331 $693,800 $2,312 6.2% 43.0% 36.9%