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Prunedale, CA

Census-designated place in Monterey County, California. ZIP codes: 93907, 95004, 95012.

Population

19,723

Land area

46.1sq mi

People per sq mi

428

ZIP codes

3

Prunedale and its ZIP codes

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Prunedale at a glance

  • Prunedale is 70% denser than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $103,819, 5% above the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $833,400 (13% above California) and median rent is $1,618 a month.

Local data for Prunedale, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Prunedale, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$103,819

Poverty rate

11.1%

Median home value

$833,400

Median rent

$1,618/mo

Homeownership

76.7%

Bachelor's or higher

23.8%

Median age

37.8

Average commute

30.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,106), German Americans (1,624), Irish Americans (994).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for Prunedale.

Details

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

$24M

127 loans, 2,422 jobs reported

Monterey County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Prunedale, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.4%
  • Carpooled11.6%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
  • Worked from home6.3%

Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Prunedale, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Prunedale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.1%

U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

14.3%

U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts

ZIP codes in Prunedale

3 in or overlapping Prunedale. Population shown

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Cities near Prunedale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ElkhornCensus-designated place4.5 mi4.8
AromasCensus-designated place4.7 mi4.7
San Juan BautistaCity6.4 mi0.8
Las LomasCensus-designated place6.4 mi1
CastrovilleCensus-designated place6.7 mi1
Moss LandingCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.4
BorondaCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.6
PajaroCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.9
SalinasCity8.4 mi23.5
WatsonvilleCity10 mi6.8
Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place10 mi2.6
InterlakenCensus-designated place11 mi9.8
MarinaCity12 mi8.9
FreedomCensus-designated place13 mi1.1
SpreckelsCensus-designated place13 mi0.1
AmestiCensus-designated place13 mi2.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Prunedale, CA in?
Prunedale is in Monterey County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Prunedale, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Prunedale include 93907, 95004, 95012.
What is the population of Prunedale, CA?
About 19,723 people live in Prunedale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Prunedale?
Nearby places include Elkhorn (4.5 mi), Aromas (4.7 mi), San Juan Bautista (6.4 mi), Las Lomas (6.4 mi), Castroville (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023