93962 Spreckels, CA - Historic Company Town

ZIP Code 93962, Spreckels

Small Town

LocationMonterey County, CA

Area0.1 sq mi

Population692

Households242

PO Boxes351 Regional Hub (145%)

Median Age39.7 years

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Key Facts

The post office maintains 351 PO Boxes for 242 households, a 1.45x adoption rate that indicates service extends beyond the immediate community
Despite PO Box classification, this ZIP includes both city carrier and rural carrier routes serving 66 street delivery points
With just 0.12 square miles, Spreckels is one of the most compact PO Box classified ZIP codes in California
SALINAS is accepted as an alternative mailing name, reflecting the close geographic relationship between these communities
Median home values of $829,500 and a 71% homeownership rate indicate an affluent, stable residential community
42% of housing units were built before 1939, preserving the historic company town character

Community Overview

Spreckels is a compact community of 692 people occupying just 0.12 square miles in Monterey County, California. Founded as a company town for the Spreckels Sugar Company, it maintains the classic grid street pattern of planned industrial communities. First through Fifth Streets run parallel, while Railroad Avenue and Nacional Avenue recall the town's heritage.

Postal Services and Delivery Patterns

The Spreckels post office operates as a branch facility maintaining 351 PO Boxes for 242 households. That's a 1.45x adoption rate, meaning the post office serves not just local residents but people from surrounding areas. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. The ZIP includes both city carrier service (39 delivery points on route C001) and rural carrier service (27 points on route R001), giving it a mixed Urban+Rural character uncommon in such a small area.

Salinas is accepted as an alternative mailing name for Spreckels addresses, though Spreckels remains the preferred city name. Both have been valid since before 2004, when USPS began tracking introduction dates. The close relationship between these communities (downtown Salinas is less than 3 miles away) explains why many Spreckels residents and businesses maintain PO Boxes at the local branch.

Community Character

With 260 total housing units and 242 occupied, Spreckels has minimal vacancy. The 2020 Census recorded 172 owner-occupied homes and 70 renter-occupied units, a 71% homeownership rate. Median home values reached $829,500, and 42% of housing units were built before 1939. Nearly half of adults (48%) hold bachelor's degrees or higher. At a median age of 39.7 years, it's a stable, educated, established community.

Street Pattern and Local Character

Spreckels Boulevard carries 44 delivery records, making it the town's main street. Three streets (Spreckels Blvd, Hatton Ave, and Fourth St) include UNIT designators for multi-family housing. The numbered grid, Spanish-named avenues (Nacional, Llano), and Railroad Avenue tell the story of early 20th-century California company town planning.

Mailing Information

Addresses may use either SPRECKELS or SALINAS as the city name. Both are valid for mail delivery. Street delivery is available for local addresses, though many residents maintain PO Boxes at the branch post office.

Street Name Patterns

Numbered Grid Spanish Names Historic Industrial

Classic company town grid: numbered streets (First through Fifth), Spanish avenues (Nacional, Llano), and Railroad Avenue preserve early 20th-century planning.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Salinas Casanova Oak Knoll Del Monte Grove Laguna Grande Fisherman's Flats Villa Del Monte

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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 93962 has 692 residents and 242 households (average 2.86 persons per household). The median age is 39.7 years, slightly older than the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.6%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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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:	692Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	174Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5,672.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$0Source: Census ACS

Households:	242Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$843,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.86Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.60Source: 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	--	803	931	878	939	761	745	562	385	414	373	203	198	189	174
Decennial Census	673	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	692	--	--	--	--

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: 39.7

Male Median Age: 40.4

Female Median Age: 39.1

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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	26	25	20	17	15	9	25	32	18	18	18	23	29	31	16	13	3	3
Female	26	37	27	24	10	16	18	25	23	13	15	21	32	18	14	14	7	11
Total	52	62	47	41	25	25	43	57	41	31	33	44	61	49	30	27	10	14

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

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Population by Race

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White:	426	55.25%
Black:	4	0.52%
Hispanic:*	232	30.09%
Asian:	19	2.46%
American Indian:	9	1.17%
Hawaiian:	6	0.78%
Other:	75	9.73%
Total:	771	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:	341	49.28%	40.4 years
Females:	351	50.72%	39.1 years
Total:	692	100%	39.7 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	140	80.46%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	34	19.54%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	0	19.54%
Total Population:	174	100%
Total Native Population:	140	80.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:	34	19.54%

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 $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $73,287 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120,385. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 12.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).

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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	$73,287	$79,358	$81,500	$80,288	$82,396	$89,250	$90,658	$117,593	$120,385	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median Family Income	$96,250	$120,100	$101,667	$97,083	$101,806	$103,438	$110,250	$119,352	$122,212	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median NonFamily Income	$52,688	$42,431	$48,333	$51,061	$51,250	$51,172	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median Male Income	$60,329	$61,964	$63,452	$52,154	$0	$62,917	$54,950	$77,614	$80,707	$120,278	$0	$0	$0	$0
Median Female Income	$51,750	$51,389	$52,000	$36,813	$0	$34,904	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

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:	21	12.07%
Unemployed:	0	0.00%
Not In Labor Force:	153	87.93%
Total:	174	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:	21	100.00%
Service:	0	0.00%
Sales and Office:	0	0.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	0	0.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	0	0.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	21	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 $843,800, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $247,000 (41.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $366,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $825 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.76% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 24.24% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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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	$596,800	$528,900	$533,200	$509,800	$423,200	$431,900	$448,500	$564,000	$477,600	$648,000	$562,500	$860,000	$829,500	$843,800

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:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	24	100.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	0	0.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	0	0.00%
Total:	24	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	$825	$1,049	$624	$743	$904	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

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):	75	75.76%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	0	0.00%
Renter Occupied:	24	24.24%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	99	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	99	100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	99	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:	99	100.00%
Multi-Family Units:	0	0.00%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	99	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 66.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 88.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 37.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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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:	0	0.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	0	0.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	24	13.79%
Some college, no degree:	34	19.54%
Associate's degree:	0	0.00%
Bachelor's degree:	45	25.86%
Graduate or professional degree:	71	40.80%
Total:	174	100%
High school or higher:	174	100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	116	66.67%

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:	154	56.00%
Public Insurance:	101	36.73%
No Insurance:	20	7.27%
Total:	275	100%
Has Health Insurance:	255	92.73%

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	0.0%	1.5%	1.8%	1.5%	2.2%	1.5%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	37.9%

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:	0	0%
Kindergarten:	0	0%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	0	0%
High school (grades 9-12):	0	0%
College or graduate school:	0	0%
Total:	0	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	0	0%

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

City:	Spreckels, California
City Alias:	Salinas
County:	Monterey County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:50:06 AM
Population:	692 [See All]
Area Codes:	408 / 831
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	36.6246, -121.6476
Land Area:	0.122 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/93962/zip-code-93962.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,985Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$400,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,666,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	39Source: 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:	0.122 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: 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:	0673612Source: Census
Place Name:	Spreckels CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 93962 in Spreckels, CA

93962 Spreckels, CA - Historic Company Town

ZIP Code 93962, Spreckels

Key Facts

Community Overview

Postal Services and Delivery Patterns

Community Character

Street Pattern and Local Character

Mailing Information

Street Name Patterns

Nearby Areas

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 93962

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93962

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