Pacific Grove, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93950
Monterey County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,046
- 2,027/sq mi High-density area
- $106,065
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,190,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pacific Grove pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,027
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93950 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 93950 (Pacific Grove, CA) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.3 in 2023 to 269.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93950 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, home to 15,046 residents across 7.4 square miles, a density of 2,027 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93950 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,065 (4% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,896. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $1,190,400 (54% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,455; 50.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monterey County, so 93950 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 93950
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pacific Grove, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93950.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 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 93950, Pacific Grove, 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
15,046
Population
7.4
Area (sq mi)
2,027
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93950?
51.2
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
13.8%
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?
$106,065
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$67,896
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93950 ranks among California ZIPs
Pacific Grove, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,065 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,583 California 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
8,286housing units
8,286
Total Housing Units
6,992
Occupied Units
1,294
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,190,400
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$2,455
Median Rent
1956
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93950 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 192 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 207 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 235 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 250 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 269 |
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 430 business establishments in ZIP 93950, employing approximately 3,487 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,490,000.
430
Businesses
3,487
Employees
$165.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 17.7% |
| Construction | 63 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.7% |
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 93950 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93955
Seaside (93955)
33,359 residents
- 93940
Monterey (93940)
31,615 residents
- 93933
Marina (93933)
22,406 residents
- 93950
Pacific Grove (93950)
15,046 residents
- 93953 4,509
Pebble Beach (93953)
4,509 residents
- 93921 3,281
Carmel By The Sea (93921)
3,281 residents
- 93943 6
Monterey (93943)
6 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93950 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93950 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93953
Pebble Beach (93953)
$142,763 median income
- 93950
Pacific Grove (93950)
$106,065 median income
- 93940
Monterey (93940)
$106,044 median income
- 93933
Marina (93933)
$99,826 median income
- 93921
Carmel By The Sea (93921)
$96,923 median income
- 93955
Seaside (93955)
$85,282 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93950 ranks #2 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 93950, 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 (15,046 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 93950 in?
ZIP code 93950 (Pacific Grove) 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 93950?
ZIP code 93950 in Pacific Grove, CA has a population of 15,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93950?
The median household income in ZIP 93950 is $106,065, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93950?
The median home value in ZIP 93950 is $1,190,400, which is 328% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93950?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93950 is White at 73.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93950?
ZIP code 93950 has 430 business establishments employing approximately 3,487 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93950?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93950 are: Accommodation and food services (76), Construction (63), Health care and social assistance (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93950?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93950 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 93950?
In ZIP code 93950, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.6% 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 93950?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93950 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93950?
In ZIP code 93950, approximately 50.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93950?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93950 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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