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ZIP Code 93920

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

1,369
1/sq mi
$76,542
Median income
$1,906,300
Median home value
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Sur pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93920 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93920 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 977.9 square miles in Big Sur, Monterey County, California. The area is home to 1,369 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 93920 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93920 sits at $76,542 (25% below the California average), while per-capita income is $46,519. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $1,906,300 (147% above the state average) with median rent at $1,116 per month, and 36.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93920 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 93920 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 93920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93920.

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 93920, Big Sur, 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

1,369

Population

977.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93920?

37.6

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

28.4%

Foreign-Born

White 51.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%

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?

$76,542

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$46,519

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93920 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,542 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.8%

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

What does housing look like?

675

Total Housing Units

449

Occupied Units

226

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.7%
Renter 63.3%

$1,906,300

Median Home Value

+147% vs state

$1,116

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 93920, employing approximately 1,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,688,000.

46

Businesses

1,110

Employees

$59.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 17 37.0%
Construction 7 15.2%
Retail trade 5 10.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.5%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93920 in?
ZIP code 93920 (Big Sur) 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 93920?
ZIP code 93920 in Big Sur, CA has a population of 1,369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93920?
The median household income in ZIP 93920 is $76,542, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93920?
The median home value in ZIP 93920 is $1,906,300, which is 585% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93920?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93920 is White at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93920?
ZIP code 93920 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 1,110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93920?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93920 are: Accommodation and food services (17), Construction (7), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93920?
In ZIP code 93920, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% 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 93920?
In ZIP code 93920, approximately 36.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93920?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93920 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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