93926 ZIP Code — Gonzales, CA
Monterey County, California
ZIP code 93926 is located in Gonzales, California, within Monterey County. It covers approximately 67.16 square miles and serves a population of 8,941 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831.
About ZIP code 93926
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 $580,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $76,301.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 33% of households.
8,941
population
67.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93926 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93926
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93926. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gonzales | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93925 Chualar (3.5 mi)
93908 Salinas (11.4 mi)
93960 Soledad (11.7 mi)
93905 Salinas (13.8 mi)
93901 Salinas (15 mi)
93924 Carmel Valley (15.5 mi)
93906 Salinas (16.8 mi)
95075 Tres Pinos (18.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,941 |
| Population density | 133 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 67.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.5449 |
| Longitude | -121.4217 |
| 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 | 34.6% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.3% | 32.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
8,941
Population
133
People per sq mi
30.0
Median age
$76,301
Median household income
$25,629
Per capita income
$580,300
Median home value
$1,404
Median monthly rent
56.6%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
1,453
Housing units
8.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
347
Under 5
382
335
5–9
369
288
10–14
317
365
15–19
402
393
20–24
434
633
25–34
698
468
35–44
516
566
45–54
625
286
55–59
316
254
60–64
281
205
65–74
226
44
75–84
49
67
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,437 | 27.3% |
| 18 and over | 6,504 | 72.7% |
| 65 and over | 666 | 7.4% |
| Median age | 30.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
44.9%
Other race
36.7%
White
8.4%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,276 | 44.9% |
| Other race | 5,950 | 36.7% |
| White | 1,355 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,348 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 92 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.3% | 32.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
19.0%
$50k–$75k
12.3%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.8% |
| Median income | $76,301 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
4.4%
$300k–$500k
30.5%
$500k–$1M
56.2%
$1M+
8.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $580,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,404 |
| Owner occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter occupied | 43.4% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 68.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 38.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% |
| 3 or more | 39.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.1% |
| Electricity | 65.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.6% |
| Wood | 5.1% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,417 | 57.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 273 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 255 | 10.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 506 | 20.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,147 | 46.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 504 | 20.6% |
| Average household size | 3.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.3% | 38.3% |
| Married | 50.6% | 47.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
26.2%
Some HS, no diploma
13.4%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
4.1%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 60.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 56 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,002 | 40.0% |
| High school | 525 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 824 | 32.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
21.6%
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Retail trade
11.4%
Construction
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Wholesale trade
5.0%
Public administration
4.6%
Professional & management
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Other services
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 18.5% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.9% |
| Production & transportation | 20.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 1.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 2.3% |
| Other means | 8.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
11.9%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
28.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.7% |
| Retirement income | 7.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 23.5% |
| High cholesterol | 25.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 16.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 30.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 29.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.9% |
| Visited dentist | 53.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 209 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 1.9% |
| 65 and over | 21.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.2% |
| Public insurance | 40.0% |
| No insurance | 11.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,212 | 91.8% |
| Spanish | 2,671 | 32.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,630 | 32.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 31 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,018 | 67.3% |
| Born in same state | 5,950 | 66.5% |
| Born in different state | 5,655 | 63.2% |
| Foreign born | 68 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,923 | 32.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 609 | 20.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 141 | 1.6% |
| Italian | 86 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 40 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 38 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.4% |
| Internet access | 99.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93926
What city is ZIP code 93926 in?
ZIP code 93926 is primarily assigned to Gonzales, California.
What county is ZIP code 93926 in?
ZIP code 93926 falls within Monterey County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93926?
Approximately 33% of households in ZIP code 93926 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 93926?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93926?
The median home value in ZIP code 93926 is $580,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 93926?
ZIP code 93926 has an estimated population of 8,941 residents, with a density of 133 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 93926 in?
ZIP code 93926 observes the PST timezone.