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Del Monte Forest, CA
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California. ZIP codes: 93953.
Population
3,613
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
450
ZIP codes
1
Del Monte Forest and its ZIP codes
Del Monte Forest at a glance
- Del Monte Forest is 79% denser than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $142,763 a year, 44% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Del Monte Forest, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Del Monte Forest, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$142,763
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
71.5%
Median age
63.4
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (517), Irish Americans (513), Italian Americans (317).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for Del Monte Forest.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
PPP loans
$8.2M
87 loans, 763 jobs reported
How people get to work
Del Monte Forest, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.4%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked10.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home30.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Del Monte Forest, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
67° / 45°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Del Monte Forest, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.2%
U.S. 33.3% -10.1 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
6.2%
U.S. 12.8% -6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.1%
U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts
ZIP codes in Del Monte Forest
1 in or overlapping Del Monte Forest. Population shown
Cities near Del Monte Forest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific GroveCity | 2.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Carmel-by-the-SeaCity | 2.7 mi | 1.1 |
| MontereyCity | 3.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Sand CityCity | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Del Rey OaksCity | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| SeasideCity | 7.4 mi | 8.9 |
| MarinaCity | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| Carmel Valley VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 19 |
| CastrovilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| SpreckelsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| BorondaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Moss LandingCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| SalinasCity | 18 mi | 23.5 |
| ElkhornCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| PrunedaleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 46.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Del Monte Forest, CA in?
- Del Monte Forest is in Monterey County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Del Monte Forest, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Del Monte Forest include 93953.
- What is the population of Del Monte Forest, CA?
- About 3,613 people live in Del Monte Forest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Del Monte Forest?
- Nearby places include Pacific Grove (2.4 mi), Carmel-by-the-Sea (2.7 mi), Monterey (3.2 mi), Sand City (5.8 mi), Del Rey Oaks (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023