PlainZIP

Gonzales, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93926

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

8,726
57/sq mi
$77,694
Median income
$621,900
Median home value
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gonzales pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93926 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93926 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gonzales, Monterey County, California, home to 8,726 residents across 153.4 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93926 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,694 (24% below the California average), while per-capita income is $28,170. Local economic indicators show a 6.8% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $621,900 for a typical home value (20% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,474 a month; 54.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 93926 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monterey County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 93926

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gonzales, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93926.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93926, Gonzales, 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

8,726

Population

153.4

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93926?

28.8

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

33.6%

Foreign-Born

White 15.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%

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?

$77,694

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$28,170

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93926 ranks nationally

Gonzales, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,694 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 38.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,378

Total Housing Units

2,355

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

3.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.2%
Renter 45.8%

$621,900

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,474

Median Rent

1980

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

-19.5%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93926 have decreased 19.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.1% 204
2021 +9.9% 224
2022 +15.8% 259
2023 +25.0% 324
2024 -19.5% 261

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 116 business establishments in ZIP 93926, employing approximately 2,255 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,288,000.

116

Businesses

2,255

Employees

$122.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 18.1%
Accommodation and food services 19 16.4%
Construction 12 10.3%
Manufacturing 12 10.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 8 6.9%
Wholesale trade 7 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 93926 vs 93925 →

ZIP 93926 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93926 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 93926 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 93926 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
93925 Chualar, CA 1,671 5.1 mi
93960 Soledad, CA 27,080 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monterey County

93905 standard
Salinas, CA
Pop: 61,087
93906 standard
Salinas, CA
Pop: 59,461
93955 standard
Seaside, CA
Pop: 33,359
93940 standard
Monterey, CA
Pop: 31,615
93960 standard
Soledad, CA
Pop: 27,080
93901 standard
Salinas, CA
Pop: 26,863

Related Areas

Monterey County Gonzales, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93926 in? ▼
ZIP code 93926 (Gonzales) 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 93926? ▼
ZIP code 93926 in Gonzales, CA has a population of 8,726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93926? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93926 is $77,694, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93926? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93926 is $621,900, which is 124% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93926? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93926 is Two or More Ethnicities at 23.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93926? ▼
ZIP code 93926 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 2,255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93926? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93926 are: Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (19), Construction (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93926? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93926 decreased by 19.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 93926? ▼
In ZIP code 93926, 38.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 93926? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93926 is 26.9 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 93926? ▼
In ZIP code 93926, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93926? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93926 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.