93906 ZIP Code — Salinas, CA
Monterey County, California
ZIP code 93906 is located in Salinas, California, within Monterey County. It covers approximately 13.26 square miles and serves a population of 66,883 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831/408.
About ZIP code 93906
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $568,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $93,626.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 28% of households.
66,883
population
13.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93906 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93906
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93906. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Salinas | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93907 Salinas (3.2 mi)
93905 Salinas (3.7 mi)
93901 Salinas (5 mi)
93908 Salinas (6.3 mi)
95012 Castroville (7.6 mi)
93933 Marina (9.1 mi)
95045 San Juan Bautista (9.9 mi)
95004 Aromas (10.1 mi)
95039 Moss Landing (11.1 mi)
93955 Seaside (12.8 mi)
93925 Chualar (14.7 mi)
93940 Monterey (15.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 66,883 |
| Population density | 5,044 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.7292 |
| Longitude | -121.6201 |
| 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 | 28.8% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 32.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
66,883
Population
5,044
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$93,626
Median household income
$30,789
Per capita income
$568,500
Median home value
$1,981
Median monthly rent
55.3%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
10,282
Housing units
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,775
Under 5
2,679
2,292
5–9
2,212
2,950
10–14
2,848
2,699
15–19
2,606
2,534
20–24
2,446
4,974
25–34
4,802
4,650
35–44
4,488
4,067
45–54
3,925
2,062
55–59
1,991
1,508
60–64
1,455
1,944
65–74
1,876
886
75–84
856
691
85+
667
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18,816 | 28.1% |
| 18 and over | 48,067 | 71.9% |
| 65 and over | 6,920 | 10.3% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
38.1%
Other race
32.9%
White
16.3%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian
4.6%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 41,222 | 38.1% |
| Other race | 35,534 | 32.9% |
| White | 17,650 | 16.3% |
| Two or more races | 7,368 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 4,996 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 860 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 440 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.8% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 32.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
22.4%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
12.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.7% |
| Median income | $93,626 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
4.4%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k–$300k
2.8%
$300k–$500k
21.4%
$500k–$1M
61.9%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $568,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,981 |
| Owner occupied | 55.3% |
| Renter occupied | 44.7% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
| Single-family detached | 60.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 37.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.0% |
| Electricity | 49.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,833 | 55.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,731 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,449 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,738 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,123 | 45.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,785 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 3.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.0% | 40.1% |
| Married | 46.2% | 44.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
19.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.9%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 68.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 961 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 620 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 8,199 | 44.1% |
| High school | 4,529 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,296 | 23.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Agriculture & mining
12.6%
Retail trade
11.1%
Professional & management
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Construction
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Public administration
5.7%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.1% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.0% |
| Carpool | 12.1% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 9.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 24.4% |
| High cholesterol | 25.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 23.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,605 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 42.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.7% |
| Public insurance | 37.2% |
| No insurance | 11.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 61,429 | 91.8% |
| Spanish | 17,251 | 28.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 15,807 | 25.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 221 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 1,108 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,468 | 66.5% |
| Born in same state | 43,334 | 64.8% |
| Born in different state | 39,528 | 59.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,134 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 22,415 | 33.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,063 | 31.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,644 | 2.5% |
| Arab | 1,141 | 1.7% |
| Italian | 919 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 356 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 159 | 0.2% |
| English | 119 | 0.2% |
| German | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 26.5% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93906
What part of Salinas is ZIP code 93906?
ZIP code 93906 covers a portion of Salinas, California, within Monterey County.
What county is ZIP code 93906 in?
ZIP code 93906 falls within Monterey County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93906?
Approximately 28% of households in ZIP code 93906 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93906?
The median home value in ZIP code 93906 is $568,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 93906?
ZIP code 93906 has an estimated population of 66,883 residents, with a density of 5,044 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 93906?
The median household income in ZIP code 93906 is $93,626, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 93906 in?
ZIP code 93906 observes the PST timezone.