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Elkhorn, CA
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California. ZIP codes: 95012.
Population
1,664
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
346
ZIP codes
1
Elkhorn and its ZIP codes
Elkhorn at a glance
- Elkhorn is 37% denser than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $126,964 a year, 28% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $811,200 (10% above California) and median rent is $2,000 a month.
Local data for Elkhorn, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkhorn, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$126,964
Poverty rate
2.0%
Median home value
$811,200
Median rent
$2,000/mo
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.0%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
35.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (598), Irish Americans (217), Norwegian Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for Elkhorn.
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
How people get to work
Elkhorn, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkhorn, 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
71° / 40°F
22.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkhorn, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Elkhorn
1 in or overlapping Elkhorn. Population shown
Cities near Elkhorn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Moss LandingCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| CastrovilleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| Las LomasCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| PrunedaleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 46.1 |
| PajaroCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.6 |
| AromasCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4.7 |
| WatsonvilleCity | 7.6 mi | 6.8 |
| BorondaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MarinaCity | 9.3 mi | 8.9 |
| FreedomCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| InterlakenCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 9.8 |
| SalinasCity | 10 mi | 23.5 |
| La Selva BeachCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| AmestiCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| San Juan BautistaCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkhorn, CA in?
- Elkhorn is in Monterey County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Elkhorn, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elkhorn include 95012.
- What is the population of Elkhorn, CA?
- About 1,664 people live in Elkhorn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkhorn?
- Nearby places include Moss Landing (3.5 mi), Castroville (3.6 mi), Las Lomas (3.9 mi), Prunedale (4.5 mi), Pajaro (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023