93901 ZIP Code — Salinas, CA
Monterey County, California
ZIP code 93901 is located in Salinas, California, within Monterey County. It covers approximately 9.59 square miles and serves a population of 29,498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831/408.
About ZIP code 93901
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $658,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $84,669. 30% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
29,498
population
9.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93901 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93901
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Salinas | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93905 Salinas (2.5 mi)
93908 Salinas (3.7 mi)
93906 Salinas (5 mi)
93933 Marina (7.1 mi)
93907 Salinas (7.5 mi)
93955 Seaside (9.7 mi)
95012 Castroville (9.7 mi)
93940 Monterey (11.7 mi)
93943 Monterey (13.1 mi)
93925 Chualar (13.8 mi)
95039 Moss Landing (13.8 mi)
95045 San Juan Bautista (14.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,498 |
| Population density | 3,076 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.6603 |
| Longitude | -121.6498 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 831/408 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.5% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 32.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.4% | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
29,498
Population
3,076
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$84,669
Median household income
$38,174
Per capita income
$658,000
Median home value
$1,700
Median monthly rent
45.5%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
5,439
Housing units
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,160
Under 5
1,163
1,097
5–9
1,101
887
10–14
889
916
15–19
918
890
20–24
893
2,174
25–34
2,181
1,854
35–44
1,859
1,694
45–54
1,699
918
55–59
920
837
60–64
839
1,221
65–74
1,225
560
75–84
562
520
85+
521
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,467 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 22,031 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,609 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
32%
White
28.6%
Other race
25.2%
Two or more races
8.2%
Asian
3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Black or African American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,893 | 32% |
| White | 12,395 | 28.6% |
| Other race | 10,922 | 25.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,569 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 1,648 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 468 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 465 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.5% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 32.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.4% | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
11.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 11.3% |
| Median income | $84,669 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.4%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
1.1%
$200k–$300k
3.1%
$300k–$500k
12.1%
$500k–$1M
77.3%
$1M+
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $658,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,700 |
| Owner occupied | 45.5% |
| Renter occupied | 54.5% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 56.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.7% |
| Electricity | 41.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 3.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,789 | 45.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 897 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,926 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,978 | 28.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,575 | 33.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,229 | 30.5% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.2% | 33.1% |
| Married | 45.6% | 42.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
20.7%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 299 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 527 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,929 | 40.5% |
| High school | 1,543 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,926 | 26.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Agriculture & mining
13.5%
Professional & management
11.3%
Retail trade
9.8%
Construction
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Public administration
5.0%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Other services
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.4% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.9% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 6.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
14.6%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
11.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 956 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 and over | 42.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 43.7% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,175 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 5,672 | 20.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,355 | 19.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 191 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,892 | 77.6% |
| Born in same state | 22,747 | 77.1% |
| Born in different state | 19,597 | 66.4% |
| Foreign born | 145 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,606 | 22.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,198 | 33.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,489 | 5% |
| French | 1,341 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 488 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 268 | 0.9% |
| English | 256 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 135 | 0.5% |
| German | 86 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 73 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93901
What city is ZIP code 93901 in?
ZIP code 93901 is primarily assigned to Salinas, California.
What county is ZIP code 93901 in?
ZIP code 93901 falls within Monterey County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93901?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 93901 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93901?
The median home value in ZIP code 93901 is $658,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 93901?
ZIP code 93901 has an estimated population of 29,498 residents, with a density of 3,077 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 93901?
The median household income in ZIP code 93901 is $84,669, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 93901 in?
ZIP code 93901 observes the PST timezone.