Seaside, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93955
Monterey County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,359
- 456/sq mi High-density area
- $85,282
- Median income Above-median income area
- $788,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seaside pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 456
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93955 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 93955 (Seaside, CA) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.0 in 2023 to 301.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93955 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seaside, Monterey County, California, with 33,359 residents across 73.1 square miles, a density of 456 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93955 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,282 (16% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,427. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $788,300 (2% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,412; 35.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monterey County, so 93955 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 93955
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seaside, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93955.
- Construction
Construction
125 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
120 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
108 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
54 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 93955, Seaside, 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
33,359
Population
73.1
Area (sq mi)
456
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93955?
33.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
26.1%
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?
$85,282
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$34,427
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93955 ranks nationally
Seaside, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$85,282 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
11,106housing units
11,106
Total Housing Units
10,579
Occupied Units
527
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$788,300
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$2,412
Median Rent
1968
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93955 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 214 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 240 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 269 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 285 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 302 |
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 674 business establishments in ZIP 93955, employing approximately 7,876 people with a combined annual payroll of $347,942,000.
674
Businesses
7,876
Employees
$347.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 125 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 120 | 17.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 108 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 12.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Information | 7 | 1.0% |
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 93955 vs 93933 →
ZIP 93955 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
- 93907
Salinas (93907)
21,726 residents
- 93950
Pacific Grove (93950)
15,046 residents
- 93921 3,281
Carmel By The Sea (93921)
3,281 residents
- 93962 673
Spreckels (93962)
673 residents
- 93943 6
Monterey (93943)
6 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93955 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93955 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93950
Pacific Grove (93950)
$106,065 median income
- 93940
Monterey (93940)
$106,044 median income
- 93907
Salinas (93907)
$104,942 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 93955 ranks #6 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 93955, 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 (33,359 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 93955 in?
ZIP code 93955 (Seaside) 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 93955?
ZIP code 93955 in Seaside, CA has a population of 33,359 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93955?
The median household income in ZIP 93955 is $85,282, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93955?
The median home value in ZIP 93955 is $788,300, which is 183% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93955?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93955 is White at 38.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93955?
ZIP code 93955 has 674 business establishments employing approximately 7,876 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93955?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93955 are: Construction (125), Retail trade (120), Accommodation and food services (108). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93955?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93955 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 93955?
In ZIP code 93955, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 93955?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93955 is 21.0 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 93955?
In ZIP code 93955, approximately 35.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93955?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93955 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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