93955 ZIP Code — Seaside, CA
Monterey County, California
ZIP code 93955 is located in Seaside, California, within Monterey County. It covers approximately 26.30 square miles and serves a population of 32,610 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 831.
About ZIP code 93955
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $652,300. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $80,106.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
32,610
population
26.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93955 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93955
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seaside | Acceptable |
| Seaside | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93940 Monterey (4 mi)
93933 Marina (4.1 mi)
93943 Monterey (4.1 mi)
93950 Pacific Grove (5.7 mi)
93953 Pebble Beach (7.7 mi)
93901 Salinas (9.7 mi)
95012 Castroville (10.7 mi)
93905 Salinas (12.1 mi)
93906 Salinas (12.8 mi)
93908 Salinas (13 mi)
93907 Salinas (13.1 mi)
95039 Moss Landing (13.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,610 |
| Population density | 1,240 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 053 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.6398 |
| Longitude | -121.8222 |
| 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 | 37.3% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 32.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
32,610
Population
1,240
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$80,106
Median household income
$33,505
Per capita income
$652,300
Median home value
$2,134
Median monthly rent
38.7%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
4,822
Housing units
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
917
Under 5
926
1,071
5–9
1,082
963
10–14
973
1,377
15–19
1,391
1,374
20–24
1,387
2,687
25–34
2,715
1,979
35–44
1,998
1,809
45–54
1,827
915
55–59
924
909
60–64
919
1,328
65–74
1,341
523
75–84
528
372
85+
375
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,241 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 25,369 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,467 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.8%
Hispanic or Latino
22.9%
Other race
17.4%
Two or more races
10%
Asian
8.1%
Black or African American
4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,720 | 34.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,695 | 22.9% |
| Other race | 7,343 | 17.4% |
| Two or more races | 4,233 | 10% |
| Asian | 3,409 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,962 | 4.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 862 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.3% | 31.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 32.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
9.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 9.6% |
| Median income | $80,106 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
2.3%
$300k–$500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
77.0%
$1M+
7.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $652,300 |
| Median rent / month | $2,134 |
| Owner occupied | 38.7% |
| Renter occupied | 61.3% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 58.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 25.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.9% |
| Electricity | 33.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 3.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,034 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,167 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,649 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,815 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,740 | 35.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,304 | 31.0% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.8% | 40.1% |
| Married | 46.0% | 40.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
22.8%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 372 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 399 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,149 | 32.1% |
| High school | 1,756 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 4,138 | 42.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
24.3%
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Professional & management
11.9%
Retail trade
10.5%
Construction
8.1%
Public administration
6.3%
Other services
5.5%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.4% |
| Service | 35.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.2% |
| Carpool | 12.5% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 4.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
18.2%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
16.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 24.9% |
| High cholesterol | 24.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 17.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,943 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 40.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| No insurance | 10.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,767 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 6,388 | 20.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,099 | 16.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 282 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 996 | 3.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,108 | 73.9% |
| Born in same state | 23,005 | 70.5% |
| Born in different state | 15,332 | 47.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,103 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,502 | 26.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,187 | 37.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,136 | 6.6% |
| Italian | 1,662 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 913 | 2.8% |
| English | 237 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 149 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 118 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 96 | 0.3% |
| German | 67 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.7% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93955
What city is ZIP code 93955 in?
ZIP code 93955 is primarily assigned to Seaside, California.
What county is ZIP code 93955 in?
ZIP code 93955 falls within Monterey County, California.
Is ZIP code 93955 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 93955 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93955?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 93955 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93955?
The median home value in ZIP code 93955 is $652,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 93955?
ZIP code 93955 has an estimated population of 32,610 residents, with a density of 1,240 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 93955 in?
ZIP code 93955 observes the PST timezone.