93920 ZIP Code — Big Sur, CA

Monterey County, California

ZIP code 93920 is located in Big Sur, California, within Monterey County. It covers approximately 158.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831.

About ZIP code 93920

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,166,700. Renters make up the majority at 67%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($70,573) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,790

population

158.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Sur	Acceptable
Big Sur	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93927 Greenfield (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,790
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	158.49 sq mi
Water area	2.83 sq mi
Latitude	36.0648
Longitude	-121.5493
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	831

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	31.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	25.4%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,790

Population

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$70,573

Median household income

$37,209

Per capita income

$1,166,700

Median home value

$920

Median monthly rent

33.3%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

310

Housing units

37.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

130

5–9

102

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

181

35–44

143

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

103

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	409	22.8%
18 and over	1,381	77.2%
65 and over	342	19.1%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.1%

Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

Other race 18.1%

Two or more races 10.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,061	43.1%
Hispanic or Latino	673	27.3%
Other race	447	18.1%
Two or more races	269	10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	31.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	25.4%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 37.0%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	37.0%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$70,573

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 37.4%

$1M+ 59.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,166,700
Median rent / month	$920
Owner occupied	33.3%
Renter occupied	66.7%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	60.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.8%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	14.9%
1 bedroom	37.1%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	12.5%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	51.7%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	33.3%
Propane / LP gas	37.5%
Wood	23.6%
Solar	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	309	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	29	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	165	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	91	15.3%
Households with children under 18	194	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	217	36.5%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	21.0%
Married	40.3%	73.4%
Separated	5.2%	2.1%
Widowed	5.0%	0.0%
Divorced	10.6%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 13.9%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 24.0%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	37.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	2.7%
Elementary school	156	52.7%
High school	50	16.9%
College / grad school	82	27.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 53.7%

Other services 12.3%

Education & healthcare 11.4%

Construction 7.6%

Retail trade 4.8%

Information 3.1%

Public administration 2.8%

Professional & management 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	50.1%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	1.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.4%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	39.9%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	35.2%
Work from home	19.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.8

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	7.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.4%
65 and over	5.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,710	95.5%
Spanish	302	17.7%
Other Indo-European	291	17.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,345	75.1%
Born in same state	1,330	74.3%
Born in different state	961	53.7%
Foreign born	15	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	445	24.9%
Not a US citizen	39	8.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	152	8.5%
French	106	5.9%
Arab	38	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	30	1.7%
Dutch	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	97.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93920

What city is ZIP code 93920 in?

ZIP code 93920 is primarily assigned to Big Sur, California.

What county is ZIP code 93920 in?

ZIP code 93920 falls within Monterey County, California.

Is ZIP code 93920 mostly rentals?

67% of occupied units in ZIP code 93920 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93920?

The median home value in ZIP code 93920 is $1,166,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 93920?

ZIP code 93920 has an estimated population of 1,790 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 93920?

The median household income in ZIP code 93920 is $70,573, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 93920 in?

ZIP code 93920 observes the PST timezone.