Aromas, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95004
Monterey County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,918
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $130,744
- Median income Above-median income area
- $877,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aromas pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95004 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 95004 (Aromas, CA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.2 in 2023 to 243.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95004 covers 47.0 square miles in Aromas, Monterey County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,918 residents on file, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95004 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,744 (29% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,903. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 2.0%. Median home value is $877,300 (14% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,659; 74.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monterey County, so 95004 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 95004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aromas, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95004.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 95004, Aromas, 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
3,918
Population
47.0
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95004?
45.1
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
15.2%
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?
$130,744
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$63,903
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95004 ranks among California ZIPs
Aromas, 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)
$130,744 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
1,677housing units
1,677
Total Housing Units
1,597
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$877,300
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$2,659
Median Rent
1980
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95004 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 193 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 218 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 244 |
| 2023 | -5.9% | 230 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 243 |
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 62 business establishments in ZIP 95004, employing approximately 721 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,862,000.
62
Businesses
721
Employees
$53.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 29.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 12.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.5% |
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 95004 vs 93907 →
ZIP 95004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95076
Watsonville (95076)
82,474 residents
- 95020
Gilroy (95020)
57,349 residents
- 93907 21,726
Salinas (93907)
21,726 residents
- 95012 10,320
Castroville (95012)
10,320 residents
- 95045 4,046
San Juan Bautista (95045)
4,046 residents
- 95004 3,918
Aromas (95004)
3,918 residents
- 95039 1,377
Moss Landing (95039)
1,377 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95004 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95020
Gilroy (95020)
$137,117 median income
- 95004
Aromas (95004)
$130,744 median income
- 95045
San Juan Bautista (95045)
$110,438 median income
- 93907
Salinas (93907)
$104,942 median income
- 95076
Watsonville (95076)
$91,099 median income
- 95012
Castroville (95012)
$80,288 median income
- 95039 $49,410
Moss Landing (95039)
$49,410 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95004 ranks #2 of 7 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 95004, 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 (3,918 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 95004 in?
ZIP code 95004 (Aromas) 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 95004?
ZIP code 95004 in Aromas, CA has a population of 3,918 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95004?
The median household income in ZIP 95004 is $130,744, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95004?
The median home value in ZIP 95004 is $877,300, which is 215% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95004?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95004 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95004?
ZIP code 95004 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 721 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95004?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95004 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95004?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95004 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 95004?
In ZIP code 95004, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.0% 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 95004?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95004 is 25.5 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 95004?
In ZIP code 95004, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95004?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95004 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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