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Seaside, CA
City in Monterey County, California. ZIP codes: 93955.
Population
31,814
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,565
ZIP codes
1
Seaside and its ZIP codes
Seaside at a glance
- Seaside is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 257th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $85,311, 14% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $787,100 (7% above California) and median rent is $2,409 a month.
Local data for Seaside, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seaside, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,311
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$787,100
Median rent
$2,409/mo
Homeownership
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (13,073), German Americans (1,878), Irish Americans (1,773).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for Seaside.
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
How people get to work
Seaside, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seaside, 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
69° / 43°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seaside, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Seaside
1 in or overlapping Seaside. Population shown
Cities near Seaside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sand CityCity | 1.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Del Rey OaksCity | 2.5 mi | 1.1 |
| MontereyCity | 4.3 mi | 8.6 |
| MarinaCity | 4.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Pacific GroveCity | 5.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Del Monte ForestCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 8 |
| Carmel-by-the-SeaCity | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| BorondaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| SpreckelsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| CastrovilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| SalinasCity | 11 mi | 23.5 |
| Carmel Valley VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 19 |
| Moss LandingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ElkhornCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| PrunedaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 46.1 |
| Pajaro DunesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seaside, CA in?
- Seaside is in Monterey County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Seaside, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Seaside include 93955.
- What is the population of Seaside, CA?
- About 31,814 people live in Seaside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seaside?
- Nearby places include Sand City (1.6 mi), Del Rey Oaks (2.5 mi), Monterey (4.3 mi), Marina (4.6 mi), Pacific Grove (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023