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Salinas, CA

City in Monterey County, California. ZIP codes: 93901, 93905, 93906.

Population

161,761

Land area

23.5sq mi

People per sq mi

6,879

ZIP codes

3

Salinas and its ZIP codes

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Salinas at a glance

  • Salinas is about 27 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 33rd among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $91,908, 7% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $654,100 (11% below California) and median rent is $1,991 a month.

Local data for Salinas, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Salinas, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$91,908

Poverty rate

13.6%

Median home value

$654,100

Median rent

$1,991/mo

Homeownership

47.0%

Bachelor's or higher

16.5%

Median age

32.4

Average commute

26.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (120,964), Filipino Americans (5,455), Salvadoran Americans (3,845).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

PPP loans

$59.9M

1,035 loans, 10,606 jobs reported

Monterey County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone74.2%
  • Carpooled10.9%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.7%
  • Worked from home4.3%

Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Salinas, 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 zone8 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Salinas, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.8%

U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

22.4%

U.S. 11.1% +11.3 pts

ZIP codes in Salinas

3 in or overlapping Salinas. Population shown

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Cities near Salinas

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BorondaCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.6
SpreckelsCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.1
PrunedaleCensus-designated place8.4 mi46.1
CastrovilleCensus-designated place8.5 mi1
MarinaCity9.1 mi8.9
ElkhornCensus-designated place10 mi4.8
ChualarCensus-designated place10 mi0.6
SeasideCity11 mi8.9
Moss LandingCensus-designated place12 mi0.4
San Juan BautistaCity12 mi0.8
Del Rey OaksCity13 mi1.1
Sand CityCity13 mi0.5
AromasCensus-designated place13 mi4.7
Las LomasCensus-designated place14 mi1
Carmel Valley VillageCensus-designated place15 mi19
MontereyCity15 mi8.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Salinas, CA in?
Salinas is in Monterey County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Salinas, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Salinas include 93901, 93905, 93906.
What is the population of Salinas, CA?
About 161,761 people live in Salinas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Salinas?
Nearby places include Boronda (2.4 mi), Spreckels (4.3 mi), Prunedale (8.4 mi), Castroville (8.5 mi), Marina (9.1 mi).

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

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