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Castroville, CA

Census-designated place in Monterey County, California.

Population

6,720

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

6,579

ZIP codes

0

Castroville and its ZIP codes

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Castroville at a glance

  • Castroville is about 26 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $89,354, 10% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $617,100 (16% below California) and median rent is $1,948 a month.

Local data for Castroville, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Castroville, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$89,354

Poverty rate

18.4%

Median home value

$617,100

Median rent

$1,948/mo

Homeownership

45.5%

Bachelor's or higher

5.0%

Median age

30.4

Average commute

26.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,931), Irish Americans (97), Filipino Americans (70).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$2.87B

FY 2026, $6,526 per person

Monterey County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone76.0%
  • Carpooled5.7%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.3%
  • Worked from home7.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Castroville, 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° / 41°F

15.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Castroville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.3%

U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

13.9%

U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

27.5%

U.S. 11.1% +16.4 pts

Cities near Castroville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Moss LandingCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.4
ElkhornCensus-designated place3.6 mi4.8
MarinaCity5.7 mi8.9
BorondaCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.6
PrunedaleCensus-designated place6.7 mi46.1
Las LomasCensus-designated place7.3 mi1
Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place8 mi2.6
SalinasCity8.5 mi23.5
PajaroCensus-designated place9.5 mi0.9
AromasCensus-designated place9.8 mi4.7
SeasideCity10 mi8.9
WatsonvilleCity11 mi6.8
Sand CityCity11 mi0.5
SpreckelsCensus-designated place11 mi0.1
FreedomCensus-designated place12 mi1.1
La Selva BeachCensus-designated place12 mi5.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Castroville, CA in?
Castroville is in Monterey County, California.
What is the population of Castroville, CA?
About 6,720 people live in Castroville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Castroville?
Nearby places include Moss Landing (3.3 mi), Elkhorn (3.6 mi), Marina (5.7 mi), Boronda (6.4 mi), Prunedale (6.7 mi).

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