93907 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93907, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93907 is a zip code in Monterey County, California, which covers Castroville CCD, Pajaro CCD, and Salinas, with a total population of 24,667 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 93907 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93907.

The estimated population of people living in 93907 is 24,667, with a median age of 39.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93907 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,667
+1.36%
+11.26%
2020
24,337
+4.46%
-
2019
23,299
+2.34%
-
2018
22,766
+2.68%
-
2017
22,171
 - -

Population of 93907 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93907 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
30%
37%
 -18.92%
Black/African American
1.7%
1.7%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
53.8%
50.8%
 +5.91%
Asian
8.2%
6.2%
 +32.26%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.3%
0.6%
 +116.67%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
3.1%
 +58.06%
Other
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93907 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 93907 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93907 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93907 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.9 +1.01% 39.8 0% 40 +3.09%
2020 39.5 -4.13% 39.8 -1% 38.8 -7.84%
2019 41.2 +0.73% 40.2 +0.5% 42.1 +0.48%
2018 40.9 +6.79% 40 +5.26% 41.9 +8.27%
2017 38.3 - 38 - 38.7 -

The median age of the 93907 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 93907 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,162 +15.33% 1,173 +30.17% 1,336 1,456
10 to 19 1,588 +12.15% 1,857 +17.58% 1,781 2,184
20 to 29 1,533 -0.23% 1,411 -6.88% 1,524 1,309
30 to 39 1,587 -7.92% 1,210 +11.48% 1,453 1,332
40 to 49 1,476 +24.24% 1,360 +28.3% 1,850 1,777
50 to 59 1,415 +9.78% 1,678 -0.5% 1,554 1,606
60 to 69 1,577 -9.27% 1,306 +19.12% 1,423 1,554
70+ 896 +28.36% 942 +40.83% 1,164 1,364

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93907 zip code is $88,540.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 93907.

  • Under 25
    $72,330.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,330.00
  • 45 to 64
    $97,394.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,625.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93907 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 93907, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 93907 is currently $110,158.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.83% of households in 93907 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 93907 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.87%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93907 is $32,866.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93907 by the total population of 93907.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93907 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93907 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93907 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93907 zip over the age of 16 is 19,441.

Of those people, a total of 62.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 93907 is 58.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 93907 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,531 38.20% 1.00%
20 to 24 years 1,272 80.70% 5.70%
25 to 29 years 1,561 66.30% 9.10%
30 to 34 years 1,451 76.90% 5.90%
35 to 44 years 3,254 77.50% 6.40%
45 to 54 years 3,165 83.60% 8.90%
55 to 59 years 1,702 80.80% 7.50%
60 to 64 years 1,601 70.30% 5.30%
65 to 74 years 2,593 27.60% 3.40%
75 years and over 1,311 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93907. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,152 58.70% 6.40%
Black or African American 357 86.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 70 91.40% 40.60%
Asian 1,973 64.20% 3.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 341 69.20% 19.10%
Other 5,719 67.30% 4.80%
Two or more races 1,829 59.50% 15.40%
Hispanic or Latino 9,462 67.40% 7.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,647 55.90% 5.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93907 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 93907 is 11,373, with median earnings of $39,314.00.

Women in 93907 are earning approximately 90.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,373 $39,314.00
Male 6,384 $40,885.00
Female 4,989 $36,823.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93907 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 994 $59,612.00
Business and Financial 523 $68,968.00
Computer and Mathematical 149 $116,719.00
Architecture and Engineering 158 $53,333.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 114 $80,338.00
Community and Social Service 184 $53,611.00
Legal 56 $115,705.00
Educational and Library 463 $81,736.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 187 $48,173.00
Healthcare Practitioners 575 $92,868.00
Healthcare Support 348 $20,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 148 $34,792.00
Law Enforcement 73 $86,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 685 $28,922.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 512 $32,750.00
Personal Care and Service 137 $32,569.00
Sales 1,401 $30,071.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,384 $34,483.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 696 $22,637.00
Construction and Extraction 542 $39,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 385 $64,250.00
Production 559 $33,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 677 $39,208.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93907 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 93907.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 397 $74,063.00 597 $59,073.00
Business and Financial 318 $74,643.00 205 $38,872.00
Computer and Mathematical 89 $129,718.00 60 $64,444.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $53,403.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $80,642.00 29 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $0.00 155 $54,954.00
Legal 49 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 160 $88,750.00 303 $66,979.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 160 $48,379.00 27 $25,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 148 $88,519.00 427 $95,179.00
Healthcare Support 80 $14,195.00 268 $21,979.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 130 $33,854.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 73 $86,563.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 401 $30,885.00 284 $25,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 404 $34,750.00 108 $28,182.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $33,646.00 82 $31,364.00
Sales 592 $26,786.00 809 $30,128.00
Office and Administrative Support 466 $32,328.00 918 $34,567.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 412 $22,946.00 284 $22,500.00
Construction and Extraction 533 $38,625.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 385 $64,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 392 $30,179.00 167 $40,525.00
Transportation and Material Moving 551 $38,845.00 126 $45,699.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,157 households in 93907, with an average household size of 3.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,541 families living in the 93907 zip code with an average family size of 3.8 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 93907:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,196 496 849 1,616
Average Household Size 3.94 4.21 4.06 1.55
Total Families 4,196 496 849 0
Average Household Size 3.86 3.58 3.65 0

Poverty

Of the 5,541 families living in 93907, 6.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93907:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,501 housing units in 93907.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,157 95.41%
Vacant 344 4.59%

27.78% of the total 7,501 housing units in 93907 are rental units. This is approximately 2,084 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,018 are occupied by the owner - or 66.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93907 is $1,796.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93907 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    55
  • Less than $500
    22
  • $500 to $999
    158
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    407
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    769
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    521
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    164
  • $3,000 or more
    43

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93907 is $566,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93907 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    183
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    154
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    55
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    32
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    154
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,331
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,893
  • $1,000,000 or more
    216

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93907. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93907 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    55
  • 1940 to 1949
    214
  • 1950 to 1959
    705
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,158
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,039
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,978
  • 1990 to 1999
    938
  • 2000 to 2009
    305
  • 2010 to 2013
    109
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 93907 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    110
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,292
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,385
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,370

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93907 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93907 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93907.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    349
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    386
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    848
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,878
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,320
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,001
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,243
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    408
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    538
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    605
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    453
  • 90 or more minutes
    682

Summary

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