Monterey County, CA ZIP Codes
California (CA) · 35 ZIP codes · 24 cities
35
ZIP codes
437,325
population (2021)
+5.4%
pop change since 2010
06053
FIPS code
Monterey County ZIP code map
About Monterey County
Monterey County is located in California and contains 35 ZIP codes across 24 cities and communities.
The county's population was 437,325 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.4% from 415,057 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Monterey County is 06053.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 437,325 |
| 2010 population | 415,057 |
| Change | +5.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| FIPS code | 06053 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Monterey County
Aromas
Big Sur
Bradley
Carmel
Carmel By The Sea
Carmel Valley
Castroville
Chualar
Gonzales
Greenfield
Jolon
King City
Lockwood
Marina
Monterey
Moss Landing
Pacific Grove
Pebble Beach
Salinas
San Ardo
San Lucas
Seaside
Soledad
Spreckels
ZIP codes for Monterey County, CA (35)
Demographics & statistics
419,811
Population
35.9
Median age
$90,545
Median household income
$37,960
Per capita income
$711,829
Median home value
$1,676
Median monthly rent
53.7%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
77,530
Housing units
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14,468
Under 5
13,899
15,545
5–9
14,935
16,498
10–14
15,850
15,691
15–19
15,075
14,633
20–24
14,059
29,602
25–34
28,439
28,483
35–44
27,364
25,343
45–54
24,348
12,336
55–59
11,851
11,300
60–64
10,857
17,811
65–74
17,112
8,258
75–84
7,934
4,141
85+
3,979
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 109,456 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 310,355 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 59,235 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
32.5%
Other race
27.4%
White
26.3%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
4.1%
Black or African American
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 202,219 | 32.5% |
| Other race | 170,738 | 27.4% |
| White | 163,362 | 26.3% |
| Two or more races | 45,518 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 25,402 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 9,429 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,224 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2,138 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
19.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 19.3% |
| Median income | $90,545 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
4.9%
$300k–$500k
19.6%
$500k–$1M
41.7%
$1M+
23.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $711,829 |
| Median rent / month | $1,676 |
| Owner occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter occupied | 46.3% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
| Single-family detached | 64.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 33.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.2% |
| Electricity | 41.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
| Solar | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 66,409 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 11,563 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18,288 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 30,256 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 48,336 | 37.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 40,883 | 33.1% |
| Average household size | 3.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.1% | 30.5% |
| Married | 52.3% | 52.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
19.9%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 5,156 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 6,156 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 47,859 | 41.2% |
| High school | 27,652 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 30,676 | 25.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Agriculture & mining
15.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Professional & management
10.0%
Retail trade
7.4%
Construction
7.1%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Public administration
4.6%
Other services
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.3% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 8.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.3% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 4.0% |
| Other means | 7.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
13.6%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
17.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 25.9% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.0% |
| Visited dentist | 60.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 14,389 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 and over | 25.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.7% |
| Public insurance | 46.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 391,444 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 100,174 | 21.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 91,582 | 19.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,104 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 5,536 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 297,344 | 74.0% |
| Born in same state | 290,150 | 72.5% |
| Born in different state | 235,218 | 55.0% |
| Foreign born | 7,194 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 122,467 | 26.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 36,192 | 38.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 23,471 | 5.6% |
| Italian | 18,425 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 7,433 | 1.8% |
| Polish | 2,534 | 0.6% |
| English | 2,064 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 1,528 | 0.4% |
| German | 815 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 794 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 206 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.6% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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