Moss Landing, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95039
Monterey County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,377
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,410
- Median income Below-median income area
- $453,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moss Landing pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95039 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95039 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moss Landing, Monterey County, California, home to just 1,377 residents across 38.3 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95039 reports a modest median household income of $49,410 (51% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,666. The poverty rate is 26.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $453,400 (41% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,197; owner occupancy is 63.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monterey County, so 95039 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 95039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moss Landing, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95039.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 95039, Moss Landing, 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
1,377
Population
38.3
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95039?
49.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
19.2%
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?
$49,410
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$31,666
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95039 ranks among California ZIPs
Moss Landing, 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)
$49,410 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
395housing units
395
Total Housing Units
277
Occupied Units
118
Vacant Units
3.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$453,400
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,197
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 95039, employing approximately 851 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,776,000.
61
Businesses
851
Employees
$61.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 16.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.6% |
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 95039 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
- 93906
Salinas (93906)
59,461 residents
- 93933 22,406
Marina (93933)
22,406 residents
- 93907 21,726
Salinas (93907)
21,726 residents
- 95012 10,320
Castroville (95012)
10,320 residents
- 95019 7,727
Freedom (95019)
7,727 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 95039 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95039 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95004
Aromas (95004)
$130,744 median income
- 93907
Salinas (93907)
$104,942 median income
- 93933
Marina (93933)
$99,826 median income
- 93906
Salinas (93906)
$97,555 median income
- 95076
Watsonville (95076)
$91,099 median income
- 95012
Castroville (95012)
$80,288 median income
- 95019
Freedom (95019)
$67,474 median income
- 95039 $49,410
Moss Landing (95039)
$49,410 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95039 ranks #8 of 8 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 95039, 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 (1,377 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 95039 in?
ZIP code 95039 (Moss Landing) 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 95039?
ZIP code 95039 in Moss Landing, CA has a population of 1,377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95039?
The median household income in ZIP 95039 is $49,410, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95039?
The median home value in ZIP 95039 is $453,400, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95039 is White at 33.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95039?
ZIP code 95039 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95039 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Wholesale trade (8), Retail trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95039?
In ZIP code 95039, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 95039?
In ZIP code 95039, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95039 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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