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ZIP Code 93450

Monterey County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

740
2/sq mi
$461,300
Median home value
7.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Ardo pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93450 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93450 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 435.3 square miles in San Ardo, Monterey County, California. The area is home to 740 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 93450 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93450 sits at , while per-capita income is $29,444. The poverty rate stands at 36.2% and the unemployment rate at 19.2%. On housing, the median home value is $461,300 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,083 per month, and 48.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93450 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monterey County, so you can benchmark 93450 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 93450

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93450.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93450, San Ardo, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

740

Population

435.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93450?

26.6

Median Age

58.7%

Male

41.3%

Female

29.8%

Foreign-Born

White 46.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$29,444

Per Capita Income

36.2%

Poverty Rate

19.2%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 33.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

187

Total Housing Units

172

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

3.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.3%
Renter 51.7%

$461,300

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,083

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 93450, employing approximately 279 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,859,000.

19

Businesses

279

Employees

$17.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 21.1%
Utilities 3 15.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
93954 San Lucas, CA 302 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93450 in?
ZIP code 93450 (San Ardo) is located in Monterey County, California. Monterey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monterey-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93450?
ZIP code 93450 in San Ardo, CA has a population of 740 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93450?
The median home value in ZIP 93450 is $461,300, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93450?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93450 is White at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 74.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93450?
ZIP code 93450 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 279 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93450?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93450 are: Construction (4), Utilities (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93450?
In ZIP code 93450, 33.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93450?
In ZIP code 93450, approximately 48.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93450?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93450 is 36.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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