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Gonzales, CA
City in Monterey County, California.
Population
8,492
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,438
ZIP codes
0
Gonzales and its ZIP codes
Gonzales at a glance
- Gonzales is about 18 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,672 a year, 22% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $618,800 (16% below California) and median rent is $1,524 a month.
Local data for Gonzales, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gonzales, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,672
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$618,800
Median rent
$1,524/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,772), German Americans (160), Salvadoran Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for Gonzales.
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
How people get to work
Gonzales, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gonzales, 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° / 42°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gonzales, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.1%
U.S. 11.1% +14.0 pts
Cities near Gonzales
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChualarCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| SoledadCity | 8.9 mi | 4.5 |
| SpreckelsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Carmel Valley VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 19 |
| SalinasCity | 16 mi | 23.5 |
| GreenfieldCity | 17 mi | 3 |
| BorondaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Tres PinosCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| RidgemarkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Del Rey OaksCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| SeasideCity | 22 mi | 8.9 |
| MarinaCity | 23 mi | 8.9 |
| PrunedaleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 46.1 |
| Sand CityCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| San Juan BautistaCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| HollisterCity | 24 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gonzales, CA in?
- Gonzales is in Monterey County, California.
- What is the population of Gonzales, CA?
- About 8,492 people live in Gonzales, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gonzales?
- Nearby places include Chualar (5.8 mi), Soledad (8.9 mi), Spreckels (14 mi), Carmel Valley Village (15 mi), Salinas (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023