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
$130,744
Median income
$877,300
Median home value
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 95004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.0 square miles in Aromas, Monterey County, California. The area is home to 3,918 residents, producing a population density of 83 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95004 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95004 sits at $130,744 (29% above the California average), while per-capita income is $63,903. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $877,300 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $2,659 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monterey County, so you can benchmark 95004 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 95004

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95004.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,918

Population

47.0

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95004?

45.1

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

15.2%

Foreign-Born

White 58.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%

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

$63,903

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95004 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$130,744 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,677

Total Housing Units

1,597

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$877,300

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$2,659

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 95004 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 95004 ranks #6 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 95004 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 95004 ranks #2 of 7 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
93907 Salinas, CA 21,726 7.5 mi
95045 San Juan Bautista, CA 4,046 6.5 mi
95076 Watsonville, CA 82,474 7.8 mi
95039 Moss Landing, CA 1,377 8.5 mi
95012 Castroville, CA 10,320 9.5 mi
95020 Gilroy, CA 57,349 10.7 mi

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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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