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King City, CA
City in Monterey County, California.
Population
13,604
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,583
ZIP codes
0
King City and its ZIP codes
King City at a glance
- King City is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,761, 33% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $449,900 (39% below California) and median rent is $1,534 a month.
Local data for King City, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
King City, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,761
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$449,900
Median rent
$1,534/mo
Homeownership
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11,508), Filipino Americans (498), Salvadoran Americans (240).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for King City.
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
How people get to work
King City, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other12.7%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
King City, 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
85° / 38°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in King City, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.3%
U.S. 11.1% +18.2 pts
Cities near King City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine CanyonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.3 |
| San LucasCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenfieldCity | 10 mi | 3 |
| Fort Hunter LiggettCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| San ArdoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| SoledadCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| LockwoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10.9 |
| GonzalesCity | 27 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is King City, CA in?
- King City is in Monterey County, California.
- What is the population of King City, CA?
- About 13,604 people live in King City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near King City?
- Nearby places include Pine Canyon (3 mi), San Lucas (8.4 mi), Greenfield (10 mi), Fort Hunter Liggett (16 mi), San Ardo (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023