93930 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93930, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93930 is a zip code in Monterey County and San Benito County, California, which covers King City CCD, San Ardo CCD, and San Benito-Bitterwater, with a total population of 16,945 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 93930 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93930.

The estimated population of people living in 93930 is 16,945, with a median age of 31.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93930 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,945
 -3.72% +0.18%
2020
17,599
+3.12%
-
2019
17,067
 -0.44% -
2018
17,142
+1.35%
-
2017
16,914
 - -

Population of 93930 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93930 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
15.2%
12.1%
 +25.62%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%
Native
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
79.6%
84.5%
 -5.80%
Asian
3.2%
1.2%
 +166.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.1%
 +9.09%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93930 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 93930 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93930 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93930 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.4 +1.95% 31.8 +3.25% 30.6 -0.65%
2020 30.8 +1.65% 30.8 +0.98% 30.8 +2.33%
2019 30.3 0% 30.5 0% 30.1 +4.15%
2018 30.3 +0.33% 30.5 -0.97% 28.9 +3.21%
2017 30.2 - 30.8 - 28 -

The median age of the 93930 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 93930 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 1,510 +7.31% 1,431 +18.72% 1,599 1,709
10 to 19 1,309 +9.14% 1,752 -10.29% 1,412 1,545
20 to 29 1,429 -36.01% 958 -1.88% 960 932
30 to 39 1,460 -18.61% 1,060 +16.43% 1,205 1,237
40 to 49 1,374 -12.06% 987 +6.17% 1,209 1,036
50 to 59 807 +26.87% 843 +9.7% 1,020 908
60 to 69 583 +22.97% 511 +30.61% 717 681
70+ 381 -5.76% 519 -15.93% 350 425

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93930 zip code is $64,762.00.

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 93930.

  • Under 25
    $49,028.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,778.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,915.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,533.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93930 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 93930, 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 93930 is currently $80,134.00.

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.

3.50% of households in 93930 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 93930 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93930 is $21,676.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93930 by the total population of 93930.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93930 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93930 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
    6.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93930 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93930 zip over the age of 16 is 12,212.

Of those people, a total of 56.30% 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 93930 is 54.20%.

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 93930 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,532 21.70% 4.80%
20 to 24 years 885 68.40% 13.40%
25 to 29 years 1,007 80.30% 4.60%
30 to 34 years 1,181 79.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,640 64.80% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 2,130 71.30% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 664 63.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 618 62.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,011 13.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 544 3.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93930. 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 3,473 58.70% 0.70%
Black or African American 24 62.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 97 19.60% 0.00%
Asian 526 31.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6,957 55.10% 5.70%
Two or more races 1,135 71.30% 3.80%
Hispanic or Latino 9,218 57.70% 4.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,173 58.10% 1.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93930 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 93930 is 6,613, with median earnings of $30,491.00.

Women in 93930 are earning approximately 61.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,613 $30,491.00
Male 3,749 $37,348.00
Female 2,864 $23,086.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93930 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 381 $91,458.00
Business and Financial 51 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $69,663.00
Architecture and Engineering 126 $63,561.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $0.00
Community and Social Service 38 $81,667.00
Legal 63 $120,184.00
Educational and Library 389 $55,490.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $81,603.00
Healthcare Support 348 $38,235.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 117 $97,599.00
Food Preparation and Serving 182 $23,514.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 133 $21,523.00
Personal Care and Service 100 $20,516.00
Sales 468 $15,536.00
Office and Administrative Support 610 $58,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,981 $22,724.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $31,850.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $48,317.00
Production 178 $26,029.00
Transportation and Material Moving 292 $41,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93930 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 93930.

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 207 $131,181.00 174 $46,293.00
Business and Financial 51 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $69,663.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 86 $70,114.00 40 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00 14 $0.00
Legal 27 $0.00 36 $0.00
Educational and Library 88 $93,500.00 301 $28,447.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $0.00 93 $81,434.00
Healthcare Support 224 $38,926.00 124 $16,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 69 $79,107.00 48 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 89 $16,016.00 93 $24,155.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $28,661.00 38 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $7,455.00 45 $0.00
Sales 105 $52,159.00 363 $13,239.00
Office and Administrative Support 81 $30,313.00 529 $65,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,245 $26,984.00 736 $17,383.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $31,850.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $48,317.00 0 $0.00
Production 103 $27,169.00 75 $20,347.00
Transportation and Material Moving 265 $45,519.00 27 $0.00

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 4,423 households in 93930, with an average household size of 3.82 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 3,769 families living in the 93930 zip code with an average family size of 3.81 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 93930:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,495 622 652 654
Average Household Size 4.09 5.12 3.99 1.36
Total Families 2,495 622 652 0
Average Household Size 3.87 3.75 3.63 0

Poverty

Of the 3,769 families living in 93930, 11.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93930:

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 4,785 housing units in 93930.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,423 92.43%
Vacant 362 7.57%

41.88% of the total 4,785 housing units in 93930 are rental units. This is approximately 2,004 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,309 are occupied by the owner - or 48.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93930 is $1,442.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93930 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
    110
  • Less than $500
    20
  • $500 to $999
    355
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    706
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    645
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    278
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93930 is $336,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93930 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    129
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    99
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    139
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    507
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,184
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    207
  • $1,000,000 or more
    28

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93930. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93930 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    94
  • 1940 to 1949
    319
  • 1950 to 1959
    315
  • 1960 to 1969
    340
  • 1970 to 1979
    897
  • 1980 to 1989
    853
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,043
  • 2000 to 2009
    503
  • 2010 to 2013
    371
  • 2014 or later
    50

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 93930 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    175
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,126
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,779
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,343

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93930 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93930 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93930.

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
    83
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    444
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    609
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,257
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,565
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    312
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    421
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    150
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    275
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    658
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    265
  • 90 or more minutes
    86

Summary

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