Salinas, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93905
Monterey County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 61,087
- 2,535/sq mi High-density area
- $80,126
- Median income Near-median income area
- $616,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 7.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salinas pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,535
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93905 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93905 (Salinas, CA) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.5 in 2023 to 314.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93905 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salinas, Monterey County, California, with 61,087 residents across 24.1 square miles, a density of 2,535 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93905 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,126 (21% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,831. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $616,100 (20% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,850; owner occupancy is 42.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monterey County, so 93905 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 93905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salinas, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93905.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
64 establishments
- Construction 46
Construction
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 42
Other services (except public administration)
42 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93905, Salinas, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
61,087
Population
24.1
Area (sq mi)
2,535
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93905?
28.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
47.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$80,126
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$20,831
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93905 ranks nationally
Salinas, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$80,126 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,597housing units
14,597
Total Housing Units
14,150
Occupied Units
447
Vacant Units
4.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$616,100
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,850
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93905 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 212 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 243 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 281 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 297 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 314 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 524 business establishments in ZIP 93905, employing approximately 5,121 people with a combined annual payroll of $227,058,000.
524
Businesses
5,121
Employees
$227.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 119 | 22.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 64 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 46 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.7% |
| Information | 12 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
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 93905 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93905
Salinas (93905)
61,087 residents
- 93906
Salinas (93906)
59,461 residents
- 93901
Salinas (93901)
26,863 residents
- 93907 21,726
Salinas (93907)
21,726 residents
- 93908 13,043
Salinas (93908)
13,043 residents
- 95012 10,320
Castroville (95012)
10,320 residents
- 93962 673
Spreckels (93962)
673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93905 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93905 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93908
Salinas (93908)
$156,394 median income
- 93907
Salinas (93907)
$104,942 median income
- 93906
Salinas (93906)
$97,555 median income
- 93901
Salinas (93901)
$91,233 median income
- 95012
Castroville (95012)
$80,288 median income
- 93905
Salinas (93905)
$80,126 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93905 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93905, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (61,087 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 93905 in?
ZIP code 93905 (Salinas) 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 93905?
ZIP code 93905 in Salinas, CA has a population of 61,087 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93905?
The median household income in ZIP 93905 is $80,126, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93905?
The median home value in ZIP 93905 is $616,100, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93905?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93905 is White at 17.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 95.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93905?
ZIP code 93905 has 524 business establishments employing approximately 5,121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93905?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93905 are: Retail trade (119), Accommodation and food services (72), Transportation and warehousing (64). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93905?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93905 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93905?
In ZIP code 93905, 29.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 93905?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93905 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93905?
In ZIP code 93905, approximately 42.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93905?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93905 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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