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Monterey, CA
City in Monterey County, California. ZIP codes: 93940, 93943, 93944.
Population
29,613
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,425
ZIP codes
3
Monterey and its ZIP codes
Monterey at a glance
- Monterey is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 273rd most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $102,846 a year, 4% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,076,300 (46% above California) and median rent is $2,353 a month.
Local data for Monterey, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monterey, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,846
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$1,076,300
Median rent
$2,353/mo
Homeownership
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher
52.9%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,941), Irish Americans (4,155), German Americans (4,011).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for Monterey.
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
PPP loans
$148K
2 loans, 10 jobs reported
How people get to work
Monterey, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.7%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked9.2%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home23.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monterey, 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 zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monterey, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Monterey
3 in or overlapping Monterey. Population shown
Cities near Monterey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific GroveCity | 2.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Sand CityCity | 2.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Del Monte ForestCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 8 |
| Del Rey OaksCity | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Carmel-by-the-SeaCity | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| SeasideCity | 4.3 mi | 8.9 |
| MarinaCity | 8.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Carmel Valley VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 19 |
| SpreckelsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BorondaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| CastrovilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Moss LandingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| SalinasCity | 15 mi | 23.5 |
| ElkhornCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| PrunedaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 46.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monterey, CA in?
- Monterey is in Monterey County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Monterey, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monterey include 93940, 93943, 93944.
- What is the population of Monterey, CA?
- About 29,613 people live in Monterey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monterey?
- Nearby places include Pacific Grove (2.4 mi), Sand City (2.8 mi), Del Monte Forest (3.2 mi), Del Rey Oaks (3.3 mi), Carmel-by-the-Sea (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023