93944 ZIP Code — Monterey, CA

Monterey County, California

ZIP code 93944 is located in Monterey, California, within Monterey County. It covers approximately 0.34 square miles and serves a population of 2,605 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831.

About ZIP code 93944

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 38% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 46% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 84%.

Overall, ZIP code 93944 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,605

population

0.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monterey	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,605
Population density	7,662 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	0.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.5719
Longitude	-121.9046
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	831

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

2,605

Population

7,662

People per sq mi

22.3

Median age

Median household income

$20,915

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

16.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

62.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

539

15–19

125

1,100

20–24

255

446

25–34

104

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	4.1%
18 and over	2,498	95.9%
65 and over	10	0.4%
Median age	22.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.3%

Black or African American 6.3%

Asian 5.6%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,144	80.3%
Black or African American	167	6.3%
Asian	149	5.6%
Two or more races	115	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	64	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.6%
Other race	14	0.5%

Household income

$15k–$25k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	100.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	100.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	100.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	89.8%	90.6%
Married	10.1%	5.7%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.0%
Divorced	0.0%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 4.3%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 60.1%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	62.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	11	3.1%
College / grad school	339	96.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 35.6%

Construction 17.8%

Wholesale trade 11.1%

Retail trade 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Public administration 11.1%

Education & healthcare 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	33.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	1.1%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	17.7%
Walk	42.7%
Work from home	37.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.5

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 25.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	100.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	45.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	84.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	77.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.3%
Public insurance	68.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,605	100.0%
Spanish	51	2.0%
Other Indo-European	16	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	27	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,528	97.0%
Born in same state	2,512	96.4%
Born in different state	275	10.6%
Foreign born	16	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	77	3.0%
Not a US citizen	77	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	335	12.9%
French	334	12.8%
Arab	62	2.4%
Irish	17	0.7%
English	15	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.3%
Polish	6	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93944

What city is ZIP code 93944 in?

ZIP code 93944 is primarily assigned to Monterey, California.

What county is ZIP code 93944 in?

ZIP code 93944 falls within Monterey County, California.

Does ZIP code 93944 have a large veteran population?

46% of civilians in ZIP code 93944 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93944?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93944?

25% of residents in ZIP code 93944 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 93944?

ZIP code 93944 has an estimated population of 2,605 residents, with a density of 7,730 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 93944 in?

ZIP code 93944 observes the PST timezone.