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Pebble Beach, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93953

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

4,509
217/sq mi
$142,763
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pebble Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
217
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93953 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93953 covers 20.8 square miles in Pebble Beach, Monterey County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,509 residents on file, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93953 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,763 (40% above the California average), while per-capita income is $123,102. Poverty here runs at 6.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. Median home value sits at $2,000,000+ (159% above the state average), median rent at $3,501 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monterey County, so you can benchmark 93953 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 93953

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pebble Beach, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93953.

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 93953, Pebble Beach, 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

4,509

Population

20.8

Area (sq mi)

217

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93953?

63.4

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$142,763

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$123,102

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93953 ranks nationally

Pebble Beach, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$142,763 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,988

Total Housing Units

1,672

Occupied Units

1,316

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1971

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2021)

153

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+53%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93953 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +53% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +16.1% 167
2018 -1.2% 165
2019 -3.0% 160
2020 -10.7% 143
2021 +6.5% 153

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 82 business establishments in ZIP 93953, employing approximately 2,778 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,496,000.

82

Businesses

2,778

Employees

$206.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 14.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 10 12.2%
Construction 7 8.5%
Retail trade 6 7.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.9%
Wholesale trade 3 3.7%
Information 3 3.7%
Educational services 3 3.7%

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 93953 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 93953 ranks #4 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 93953 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 93953 ranks the highest of 5 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
93950 Pacific Grove, CA 15,046 2.5 mi
93921 Carmel By The Sea, CA 3,281 2.5 mi
93943 Monterey, CA 6 3.9 mi
93940 Monterey, CA 31,615 5.6 mi
93923 Carmel, CA 12,073 10.4 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 Pebble Beach, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93953 in? ▼
ZIP code 93953 (Pebble Beach) 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 93953? ▼
ZIP code 93953 in Pebble Beach, CA has a population of 4,509 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93953? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93953 is $142,763, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93953? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93953 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93953? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93953 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93953? ▼
ZIP code 93953 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 2,778 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93953? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93953 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Real estate and rental and leasing (11), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93953? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93953 increased by 6.5% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 53%. 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 93953? ▼
In ZIP code 93953, 79.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.5% 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 93953? ▼
In ZIP code 93953, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93953? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93953 is 6.1% 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.