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King City, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93930

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

15,866
17/sq mi
$75,577
Median income
$444,700
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

King City pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93930 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93930 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in King City, Monterey County, California, home to 15,866 residents across 933.3 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93930 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,577 (26% below the California average), while per-capita income is $22,550. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. Housing costs here run $444,700 for a typical home value (42% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,530 a month; 51.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Monterey County, letting you compare 93930 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 93930

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in King City, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93930.

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 93930, King City, 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

15,866

Population

933.3

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93930?

31.4

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

41.2%

Foreign-Born

White 21.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%

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?

$75,577

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$22,550

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93930 ranks nationally

King City, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,577 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 39.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,669

Total Housing Units

4,364

Occupied Units

305

Vacant Units

3.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.7%
Renter 48.3%

$444,700

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,530

Median Rent

1985

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

325

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+225%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93930 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 225
2021 +17.1% 263
2022 +13.2% 298
2023 -1.0% 295
2024 +10.3% 325

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 206 business establishments in ZIP 93930, employing approximately 2,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $133,791,000.

206

Businesses

2,340

Employees

$133.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 40 19.4%
Accommodation and food services 31 15.1%
Construction 17 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 15 7.3%
Finance and insurance 13 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 12 5.8%
Wholesale trade 10 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 4.8%
Manufacturing 8 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 3.4%
Utilities 6 2.9%
Information 3 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.5%

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 93930 vs 93954 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
93954 San Lucas, CA 302 7.5 mi

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Pop: 33,359
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Related Areas

Monterey County King City, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93930 in? ▼
ZIP code 93930 (King City) 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 93930? ▼
ZIP code 93930 in King City, CA has a population of 15,866 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93930? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93930 is $75,577, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93930? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93930 is $444,700, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93930? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93930 is White at 21.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93930? ▼
ZIP code 93930 has 206 business establishments employing approximately 2,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93930? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93930 are: Retail trade (40), Accommodation and food services (31), Construction (17). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93930? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93930 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 93930? ▼
In ZIP code 93930, 39.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 93930? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93930 is 29.5 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 93930? ▼
In ZIP code 93930, approximately 51.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93930? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93930 is 21.1% 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.