ZIP Code 93923 in Carmel, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Carmel, California
Names to Avoid:
Carmel Highlands
County:Monterey County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:47:44 PM
Population:12,338 [See All]
Area Code:831
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.4133, -121.7997
Land Area:202.723 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 93923 has 12,338 residents and 5,633 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 60.4 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.1% male and 53.9% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.8%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:12,338Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:12,377Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:13,492Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:60.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$122,500Source: Census ACS
Households:5,633Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$1,570,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.14Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.93Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--13,31013,36213,14112,95413,04312,30112,78712,83312,83712,92212,75812,63012,377
Decennial Census12,073------------------12,338------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 60.4

Male Median Age: 59.1

Female Median Age: 61.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male170226281289195126159188252287323403429562598531335328
Female125256293303137132174233294347404488554633744594403542
Total2954825745923322583334215466347278919831,1951,3421,125738870
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10,21983.91%
Black:820.67%
Hispanic:*8967.36%
Asian:6835.61%
American Indian:490.40%
Hawaiian:310.25%
Other:2191.80%
Total:12,179100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,68246.05%59.1 years
Females:6,65653.95%61.4 years
Total:12,338100%60.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:10,53185.09%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4323.49%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,0598.56%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:35511.42%
Total Population:12,377100%
Total Native Population:10,96388.58%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,41411.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $122,500, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $30,256 (32.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,545. Family households earn a median of $191,850 versus $56,611 for nonfamily households (a difference of $135,239). By gender, male median income is $107,006 and female is $111,228, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,222 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.1%, which is far less than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is much lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (60.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$92,244$102,604$105,714$98,219$96,532$91,863$92,778$95,644$99,955$108,424$107,255$120,972$122,500
Median Family Income$138,264$130,150$139,628$125,590$128,021$129,327$132,500$136,250$148,453$158,164$157,946$175,547$191,850
Median NonFamily Income$53,902$62,500$61,638$54,228$53,883$51,645$49,342$53,704$50,667$45,811$42,077$57,972$56,611
Median Male Income$103,023$86,250$103,926$98,125$95,820$96,806$105,726$105,921$115,160$112,500$93,002$101,809$107,006
Median Female Income$43,125$46,350$55,938$75,508$60,481$77,434$80,954$82,273$76,172$83,375$87,747$105,495$111,228
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,30349.19%
Unemployed:2081.93%
Not In Labor Force:5,26948.88%
Total:10,780100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:3,19460.23%
Service:5279.94%
Sales and Office:1,24323.44%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:941.77%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2454.62%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,303100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $1,570,800, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $570,799 (57.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $407,800. The median gross rent is $2,214, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $274 (14.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $328. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.56% (59.02% with a mortgage, 40.98% free-and-clear) and renters 24.44% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.93%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.55%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$1,000,001$941,300$882,300$896,300$956,500$983,200$1,066,100$1,124,500$1,163,000$1,164,700$1,199,000$1,444,200$1,570,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:745.53%
$500 to $999:906.72%
$1,000 to $1,499:14110.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:18113.52%
$2,000 to $2,499:34625.84%
$2,500 to $2,999:322.39%
$3,000 or more:40430.17%
No Rent:715.30%
Total:1,339100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,940$2,001$1,985$2,001$1,919$2,027$1,882$2,002$1,886$1,777$1,894$2,257$2,214
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,44344.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,69630.96%
Renter Occupied:1,33924.44%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,478100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,47877.07%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,63022.93%
Total Housing Units:7,108100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:6,23787.75%
Multi-Family Units:83311.72%
Other Units:380.53%
Total Housing Units:7,108100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 65.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 2.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (33.16%). College enrollment is 18.08%, which is markedly below the state rate (30.00%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1901.86%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2912.85%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7086.95%
Some college, no degree:1,47214.44%
Associate's degree:8948.77%
Bachelor's degree:3,33832.74%
Graduate or professional degree:3,30132.38%
Total:10,194100%
High school or higher:9,71395.28%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,63965.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:9,45661.53%
Public Insurance:5,55836.16%
No Insurance:3552.31%
Total:15,369100%
Has Health Insurance:15,01497.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty1.6%1.7%2.5%2.4%2.2%2.2%3.2%2.7%2.8%1.9%2.3%3.0%3.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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)


Nursery School, Preschool:21310.00%
Kindergarten:1466.86%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):67931.89%
High school (grades 9-12):70633.16%
College or graduate school:38518.08%
Total:2,129100%
Early Childhood:35916.86%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,53171.91%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 93923 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 579 business establishments, employing about 5,085 people with an annual payroll of $301,758,000. USPS data shows 6,305 residential mailboxes and 711 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,305Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:711Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,513Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,432Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:793Source: USPS
# of Businesses:579Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$76,701,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$301,758,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,085Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 93923 is located in Monterey County, California, within the Salinas, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41500) and California's 19th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 435,834 people, about 2.83% of whom live in ZIP Code 93923. It covers 202.723 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.689 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Salinas, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:41500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:435,834Source: Census
MSA:Salinas, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:202.723 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.689 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:19Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:915.34 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0611324Source: Census
Place Name:Carmel Valley Village CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


93924 | | 93922

Schools in ZIP Code 93923


ZIP Code 93923 is in the Carmel Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Carmel Valley High 27335 Schulte Rd.
Carmel, CA 93923
District: Carmel Unified School District
Carmel High 3600 Ocean Ave.
Carmel, CA 93923
District: Carmel Unified School District
Carmel River Elementary Monte Verde St. And 15th Ave.
Carmel, CA 93923
District: Carmel Unified School District
Carmel Child Development Center 8460 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93923
District: Carmel Unified School District
All Saints' Episcopal Day School 8060 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
District: Private School
Stevenson School Carmel Campus 24800 Dolores St
Carmel, CA 93923
District: Private School
Junipero Serra School 3090 Rio Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93923


Monterey Peninsula College 980 Fremont St
Monterey, CA 93940-4799
Type: Post Secondary
Naval Postgraduate School 1 University Circle
Monterey, CA 93943
Type: Post Secondary
Middlebury Institute Of International Studies At Monterey 460 Pierce Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Type: Post Secondary
California State University-Monterey Bay 100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955-8001
Type: Post Secondary
Central Coast College 480 S Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901-3301
Type: Post Secondary
Hartnell College 411 Central Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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