Spreckels, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93962
Monterey County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 673
- 2,127/sq mi High-density area
- $843,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spreckels pairs top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,127
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93962 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 93962 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spreckels, Monterey County, California, home to just 673 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 2,127 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 93962, but per-capita income is $78,749. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $843,800 (9% above the average California ZIP); 75.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monterey County, so 93962 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 →
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 93962, Spreckels, 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
673
Population
0.3
Area (sq mi)
2,127
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93962?
68.8
Median Age
37.4%
Male
62.6%
Female
19.5%
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?
$78,749
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
99housing units
99
Total Housing Units
99
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$843,800
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
1982
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93962 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.3% | 193 |
| 2020 | +4.8% | 202 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 225 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 254 |
| 2024 | – | 272 |
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 7 business establishments in ZIP 93962, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,666,000.
7
Businesses
39
Employees
$1.7M
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 93962 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93905
Salinas (93905)
61,087 residents
- 93906
Salinas (93906)
59,461 residents
- 93955
Seaside (93955)
33,359 residents
- 93901
Salinas (93901)
26,863 residents
- 93933 22,406
Marina (93933)
22,406 residents
- 93907 21,726
Salinas (93907)
21,726 residents
- 93908 13,043
Salinas (93908)
13,043 residents
- 93962 673
Spreckels (93962)
673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93962 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 93962 in?
ZIP code 93962 (Spreckels) 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 93962?
ZIP code 93962 in Spreckels, CA has a population of 673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93962?
The median home value in ZIP 93962 is $843,800, which is 203% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93962 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93962?
ZIP code 93962 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93962?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93962 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 93962?
In ZIP code 93962, 80.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.7% 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 93962?
In ZIP code 93962, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93962 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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