93953 ZIP Code — Pebble Beach, CA

Monterey County, California

ZIP code 93953 is located in Pebble Beach, California, within Monterey County. It covers approximately 8.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831.

About ZIP code 93953

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,596,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($145,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 67% 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 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 93953 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,416

population

8.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pebble Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93950 Pacific Grove (2.5 mi) 93943 Monterey (4.1 mi) 93940 Monterey (6.1 mi) 93955 Seaside (7.7 mi) 93933 Marina (11.6 mi) 93923 Carmel (14.5 mi) 93901 Salinas (17.2 mi) 95012 Castroville (17.4 mi) 95039 Moss Landing (19.5 mi) 93905 Salinas (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,416
Population density	422 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	8.10 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.5878
Longitude	-121.9458
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	13.4%	31.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	32.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	25.4%	26.4%
Over $200k	34.6%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,416

Population

422

People per sq mi

61.8

Median age

$145,250

Median household income

$119,263

Per capita income

$1,596,800

Median home value

$3,501

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

2,636

Housing units

67.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

150

35–44

161

133

45–54

143

55–59

60–64

107

388

65–74

416

237

75–84

255

140

85+

151

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	482	14.1%
18 and over	2,934	85.9%
65 and over	1,587	46.5%
Median age	61.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Asian 8.5%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,897	81.6%
Asian	303	8.5%
Two or more races	173	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	135	3.8%
Other race	32	0.9%
Black or African American	7	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.4%	31.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	32.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	25.4%	26.4%
Over $200k	34.6%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 4.8%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k+ 35.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	4.8%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	12.4%
$200k+	35.8%
Median income	$145,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

$1M+ 88.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,596,800
Median rent / month	$3,501
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	45.9%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	20.4%
1950–1959	23.3%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	4.0%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	30.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	52.7%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.7%
Electricity	16.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Wood	2.1%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	886	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	47	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	303	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	346	21.9%
Households with children under 18	221	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,066	67.4%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.5%	16.6%
Married	63.3%	62.7%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	11.3%	10.9%
Divorced	5.6%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 12.4%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 40.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.2%
Bachelor's or higher	67.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.0%
Kindergarten	31	5.2%
Elementary school	226	38.0%
High school	109	18.4%
College / grad school	222	37.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Professional & management 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Construction 10.5%

Information 7.5%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Retail trade 4.7%

Public administration 3.7%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.5%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.9%
Carpool	0.4%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	28.5%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.3%
Retirement income	44.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	11.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.2%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.6%
Depression	15.0%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	5.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	77.9%
Cholesterol screening	95.8%
Teeth loss	6.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	360	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,293	96.4%
Spanish	102	3.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.9%
Other languages	74	2.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,031	88.7%
Born in same state	2,935	85.9%
Born in different state	1,776	52.0%
Foreign born	96	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	385	11.3%
Not a US citizen	346	89.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	518	15.2%
Italian	459	13.4%
Arab	244	7.1%
Polish	69	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	1%
Irish	28	0.8%
German	19	0.6%
Dutch	17	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93953

What city is ZIP code 93953 in?

ZIP code 93953 is primarily assigned to Pebble Beach, California.

What county is ZIP code 93953 in?

ZIP code 93953 falls within Monterey County, California.

Does ZIP code 93953 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 93953 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93953?

67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 93953 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 93953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 93953 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 93953 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 93953 in?

ZIP code 93953 observes the PST timezone.