Soledad, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93960
Monterey County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,080
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $96,049
- Median income Above-median income area
- $595,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 6.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Soledad pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93960 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 93960 (Soledad, CA) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 307.5 in 2023 to 342.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93960 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Soledad, Monterey County, California, with 27,080 residents across 528.9 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93960 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,049 (6% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,717. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $595,000 (23% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,631; owner occupancy is 56.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monterey County, so 93960 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 93960
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Soledad, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93960.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
15 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 93960, Soledad, 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
27,080
Population
528.9
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93960?
35.4
Median Age
62.9%
Male
37.1%
Female
30.5%
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?
$96,049
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$22,717
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93960 ranks among California ZIPs
Soledad, 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)
$96,049 Top 47% higher than 53% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
5,305housing units
5,305
Total Housing Units
5,161
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
4.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$595,000
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,631
Median Rent
1996
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
342
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+242%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93960 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 218 |
| 2021 | +19.3% | 261 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 293 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 307 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 342 |
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 193 business establishments in ZIP 93960, employing approximately 2,290 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,594,000.
193
Businesses
2,290
Employees
$110.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 14.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 13 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 3.6% |
| Information | 6 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.6% |
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 93960 vs 93926 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93926 | Gonzales, CA | 8,726 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93960, 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 (27,080 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 93960 in?
ZIP code 93960 (Soledad) 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 93960?
ZIP code 93960 in Soledad, CA has a population of 27,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93960?
The median household income in ZIP 93960 is $96,049, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93960?
The median home value in ZIP 93960 is $595,000, which is 114% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93960?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93960 is White at 15.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 80.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93960?
ZIP code 93960 has 193 business establishments employing approximately 2,290 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93960?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93960 are: Retail trade (31), Accommodation and food services (27), Transportation and warehousing (20). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93960?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93960 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 93960?
In ZIP code 93960, 32.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.9% 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 93960?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93960 is 29.8 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 93960?
In ZIP code 93960, approximately 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93960?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93960 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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