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Aromas, CA

Census-designated place in Monterey County, California. ZIP codes: 95004.

Population

3,245

Land area

4.7sq mi

People per sq mi

685

ZIP codes

1

Aromas and its ZIP codes

Full map

Aromas at a glance

  • Aromas is about 2.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $148,438 a year, 50% more than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $863,500 (18% above California) and median rent is $2,638 a month.

Local data for Aromas, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Aromas, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$148,438

Poverty rate

3.1%

Median home value

$863,500

Median rent

$2,638/mo

Homeownership

73.3%

Bachelor's or higher

42.4%

Median age

41.5

Average commute

26.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,084), German Americans (249), Irish Americans (226).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for Aromas.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.7%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,594

198,525 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,175

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.9B

FY 2026, $6,526 per person

Monterey County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Aromas, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.1%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
  • Worked from home20.8%

Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Aromas, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

600

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

1,190

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

71° / 40°F

22.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Aromas, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.9%

U.S. 33.3% -4.4 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

10.1%

U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.6%

U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts

ZIP codes in Aromas

1 in or overlapping Aromas. Population shown

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Cities near Aromas

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PrunedaleCensus-designated place4.7 mi46.1
Las LomasCensus-designated place4.9 mi1
PajaroCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.9
San Juan BautistaCity6.2 mi0.8
ElkhornCensus-designated place6.3 mi4.8
WatsonvilleCity7.3 mi6.8
InterlakenCensus-designated place7.7 mi9.8
Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place9.3 mi2.6
Moss LandingCensus-designated place9.4 mi0.4
AmestiCensus-designated place9.5 mi2.9
GilroyCity9.7 mi16.5
FreedomCensus-designated place9.8 mi1.1
CastrovilleCensus-designated place9.8 mi1
La Selva BeachCensus-designated place11 mi5.3
CorralitosCensus-designated place12 mi8.9
Aptos Hills-Larkin ValleyCensus-designated place12 mi9.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Aromas, CA in?
Aromas is in Monterey County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Aromas, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Aromas include 95004.
What is the population of Aromas, CA?
About 3,245 people live in Aromas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Aromas?
Nearby places include Prunedale (4.7 mi), Las Lomas (4.9 mi), Pajaro (5.7 mi), San Juan Bautista (6.2 mi), Elkhorn (6.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023