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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 93905 has 64,209 residents and 13,972 households (average 4.58 persons per household). The median age is 28.8 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.1%) and Other / Two or More Races (56.7%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 93.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	64,209Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	63,898Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	63,094Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	6,949.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$80,126Source: Census ACS

Households:	13,972Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$616,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	4.58Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.48Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	59,341	61,000	60,905	60,887	61,343	61,494	61,251	60,408	60,531	61,633	63,949	63,121	64,596	63,898
Decennial Census	61,087	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	64,209	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 28.8

Male Median Age: 28.2

Female Median Age: 29.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	2,406	3,090	3,320	3,179	2,798	2,502	2,585	2,470	2,320	1,892	1,690	1,265	1,145	875	560	278	209	172
Female	2,445	2,900	3,109	2,825	2,353	2,354	2,365	2,472	2,243	1,906	1,519	1,325	1,208	887	616	396	242	288
Total	4,851	5,990	6,429	6,004	5,151	4,856	4,950	4,942	4,563	3,798	3,209	2,590	2,353	1,762	1,176	674	451	460

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,846	8.89%
Black:	356	0.32%
Hispanic:*	59,785	53.97%
Asian:	1,829	1.65%
American Indian:	2,500	2.26%
Hawaiian:	75	0.07%
Other:	36,382	32.84%
Total:	110,773	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	32,756	51.01%	28.2 years
Females:	31,453	48.99%	29.4 years
Total:	64,209	100%	28.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	33,081	51.77%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	766	1.20%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	6,024	9.43%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	24,027	47.03%
Total Population:	63,898	100%
Total Native Population:	33,847	52.97%
Total Foreign-born Population:	30,051	47.03%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $80,126, which is roughly equal to the national median ($80,734), is up $39,915 (99.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,654. Family households earn a median of $72,823 versus $32,056 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,767). By gender, male median income is $46,906 and female is $40,541, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,365 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.8%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is edges higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (33.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$40,211	$42,055	$41,607	$42,807	$42,754	$44,370	$45,962	$49,659	$51,472	$57,081	$63,694	$68,795	$75,716	$80,126
Median Family Income	$36,905	$39,137	$39,709	$39,929	$40,085	$41,724	$43,729	$47,139	$49,975	$53,980	$62,797	$67,349	$71,137	$72,823
Median NonFamily Income	$28,657	$28,712	$25,428	$24,569	$22,857	$22,257	$23,723	$24,964	$29,091	$35,684	$35,188	$29,830	$33,438	$32,056
Median Male Income	$27,224	$26,996	$29,896	$28,846	$28,217	$30,416	$32,153	$32,041	$32,106	$36,547	$38,756	$41,302	$44,701	$46,906
Median Female Income	$24,409	$25,129	$25,381	$25,271	$25,164	$25,918	$28,069	$29,365	$30,400	$33,233	$34,755	$36,956	$39,591	$40,541

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	26,132	57.38%
Unemployed:	1,538	3.38%
Not In Labor Force:	17,869	39.24%
Total:	45,539	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,462	13.25%
Service:	4,541	17.38%
Sales and Office:	4,138	15.83%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	8,742	33.45%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	5,249	20.09%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	26,132	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $616,100, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $341,900 (124.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $240,500. The median gross rent is $1,850, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,413), is up $867 (88.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $616. Of occupied housing, owners make up 42.67% (69.08% with a mortgage, 30.92% free-and-clear) and renters 57.33% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.06%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$274,200	$224,000	$203,400	$218,600	$234,900	$258,900	$297,800	$337,700	$375,600	$416,500	$444,400	$513,300	$570,000	$616,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	166	2.05%
$500 to $999:	631	7.78%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,396	17.21%
$1,500 to $1,999:	2,627	32.38%
$2,000 to $2,499:	2,115	26.07%
$2,500 to $2,999:	770	9.49%
$3,000 or more:	357	4.40%
No Rent:	50	0.62%
Total:	8,112	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$983	$1,000	$1,042	$1,075	$1,083	$1,080	$1,135	$1,163	$1,234	$1,353	$1,467	$1,698	$1,799	$1,850

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,171	29.48%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,867	13.19%
Renter Occupied:	8,112	57.33%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	14,150	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	14,150	96.94%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	447	3.06%
Total Housing Units:	14,597	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	9,217	63.14%
Multi-Family Units:	4,815	32.99%
Other Units:	565	3.87%
Total Housing Units:	14,597	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 7.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 44.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 34.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 54.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 17.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 7.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.18%). College enrollment is 18.55%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	13,241	37.59%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	6,309	17.91%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	7,892	22.40%
Some college, no degree:	3,488	9.90%
Associate's degree:	1,706	4.84%
Bachelor's degree:	1,787	5.07%
Graduate or professional degree:	803	2.28%
Total:	35,226	100%
High school or higher:	15,676	44.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,590	7.35%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	21,901	32.65%
Public Insurance:	35,043	52.24%
No Insurance:	10,138	15.11%
Total:	67,082	100%
Has Health Insurance:	56,944	84.89%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	24.7%	25.5%	26.6%	26.1%	25.1%	24.3%	21.7%	21.6%	21.3%	17.0%	16.9%	17.9%	17.6%	17.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	894	4.28%
Kindergarten:	1,140	5.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	9,434	45.18%
High school (grades 9-12):	5,537	26.52%
College or graduate school:	3,874	18.55%
Total:	20,879	100%
Early Childhood:	2,034	9.74%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	16,111	77.16%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Salinas, California
Names to Avoid:	Alisal
County:	Monterey County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:49:46 AM
Population:	64,209 [See All]
Area Codes:	408 / 831
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	36.6757, -121.6088
Land Area:	9.24 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/93905/zip-code-93905.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	13,776Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	718Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	14,339Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,098Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,205Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	524Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$52,131,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$227,058,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	5,121Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Salinas, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	41500Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	415,057Source: Census
MSA:	Salinas, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:	9.24 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.036 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	18Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	696.12 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0664224Source: Census
Place Name:	Salinas city; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 93905 in Salinas, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 93905

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93905

Sources & References