County ProfileCA
Monterey County
Population: 439,035 · 35 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
439,035
People
Median age
35.5
Housing
Total households
132,489
Income
Median household income
$97,230
Housing
Total housing units
145,469
Employment
Employment rate
55.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
28.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.4%
County details
Local time 00:00:01(PT)| Name | Monterey |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 35total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 24 Standard11 PO Box |
| Area code | 805, 820, 831 |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Coordinates | 36.2401044, -121.3155781 |
| Land area | 3,281.7 sq miles(8,499.6 km²) |
Map of Monterey county, California with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Monterey County
Compare the largest cities in Monterey County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | 163,542 | $91,908 | 8ZIPs |
| Seaside | 32,366 | $85,311 | 1ZIPs |
| Monterey | 30,218 | $102,846 | 4ZIPs |
| Soledad | 24,925 | $96,862 | 1ZIPs |
| Marina | 22,359 | $95,955 | 1ZIPs |
| Pacific Grove | 15,090 | $106,065 | 1ZIPs |
| King City | 13,332 | $66,761 | 1ZIPs |
| Carmel | 12,338 | — | 2ZIPs |
| Gonzales | 8,647 | $77,672 | 1ZIPs |
| Castroville | 7,515 | $89,354 | 1ZIPs |
| Carmel Valley | 4,524 | $156,161 | 1ZIPs |
| Pebble Beach | 4,271 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Greenfield | 3,447 | $74,185 | 1ZIPs |
| Carmel by the Sea | 3,220 | $129,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Aromas | 2,708 | $148,438 | 1ZIPs |
| Chualar | 1,185 | $59,125 | 1ZIPs |
| Big Sur | 1,140 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Spreckels | 692 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lockwood | 495 | $134,764 | 1ZIPs |
| San Ardo | 392 | — | 1ZIPs |
| San Lucas | 324 | $56,094 | 1ZIPs |
| Jolon | 259 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Moss Landing | 237 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bradley | 69 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Monterey County
Review the most populated postal areas across Monterey County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93906 | Salinas | $97,555 | 66,381 |
| 93905 | Salinas | $80,126 | 64,209 |
| 93955 | Seaside | $85,282 | 32,703 |
| 93940 | Monterey | $106,044 | 30,454 |
| 93901 | Salinas | $91,233 | 29,700 |
| 93933 | Marina | $99,826 | 27,218 |
| 93960 | Soledad | $96,049 | 26,093 |
| 93907 | Salinas | $104,942 | 23,315 |
| 93927 | Greenfield | $82,500 | 19,976 |
| 93930 | King City | $75,577 | 16,206 |
| 93950 | Pacific Grove | $106,065 | 15,082 |
| 93908 | Salinas | $156,394 | 13,188 |
| 93923 | Carmel | $142,474 | 12,338 |
| 95012 | Castroville | $80,288 | 11,858 |
| 93926 | Gonzales | $77,694 | 9,187 |
| 93924 | Carmel Valley | $148,563 | 6,609 |
| 95004 | Aromas | $130,744 | 4,348 |
| 93953 | Pebble Beach | $142,763 | 4,271 |
| 93944 | Monterey | — | 3,395 |
| 93921 | Carmel by the Sea | $96,923 | 2,956 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS