93955 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93955, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93955 is a zip code in Monterey County, California, which covers Seaside-Monterey, with a total population of 32,979 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 93955 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93955.

The estimated population of people living in 93955 is 32,979, with a median age of 33.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93955 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,979
 -5.12% -4.72%
2020
34,757
+0.55%
-
2019
34,566
+0.5%
-
2018
34,395
 -0.63% -
2017
34,614
 - -

Population of 93955 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93955 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
30.6%
31.4%
 -2.55%
Black/African American
7%
7%
 0.00%
Native
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
45.6%
42.3%
 +7.80%
Asian
9%
9.4%
 -4.26%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
2.2%
2.7%
 -18.52%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
6.4%
 -23.44%
Other
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93955 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 93955 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93955 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93955 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.9 +0.3% 33.6 +1.82% 34.3 -0.87%
2020 33.8 +3.05% 33 +5.43% 34.6 +2.37%
2019 32.8 +1.23% 31.3 -0.63% 33.8 +2.42%
2018 32.4 +1.25% 31.5 +1.61% 33 -0.3%
2017 32 - 31 - 33.1 -

The median age of the 93955 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 93955 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 2,812 -11.6% 2,730 -37.34% 2,443 1,840
10 to 19 2,272 -0.56% 2,398 +6.03% 2,254 2,522
20 to 29 3,052 -15.39% 2,729 +3.24% 2,608 2,800
30 to 39 2,774 -16.88% 2,583 -19.69% 2,331 2,108
40 to 49 2,121 -3.78% 2,155 -0.55% 2,040 2,136
50 to 59 1,883 +11.71% 2,113 -10.38% 2,087 1,867
60 to 69 1,283 +27.23% 1,377 +15.4% 1,644 1,601
70+ 845 +29.44% 1,487 +7.73% 1,120 1,578

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93955 zip code is $73,866.00.

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 93955.

  • Under 25
    $24,545.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,493.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,028.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,767.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93955 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 93955, 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 93955 is currently $89,961.00.

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.

7.30% of households in 93955 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 93955 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93955 is $29,630.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93955 by the total population of 93955.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93955 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93955 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
    12.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.86%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93955 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93955 zip over the age of 16 is 26,122.

Of those people, a total of 65.20% 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 93955 is 57.70%.

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 93955 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,202 38.90% 23.30%
20 to 24 years 2,514 68.80% 12.90%
25 to 29 years 2,894 84.50% 5.20%
30 to 34 years 2,541 82.70% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 4,050 83.50% 8.60%
45 to 54 years 4,101 80.60% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 1,877 71.20% 9.60%
60 to 64 years 1,678 65.60% 6.40%
65 to 74 years 2,481 28.70% 1.40%
75 years and over 1,784 4.30% 6.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93955. 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 14,004 67.70% 6.20%
Black or African American 1,921 40.30% 6.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 131 48.90% 0.00%
Asian 2,552 64.00% 6.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 619 64.90% 6.50%
Other 4,666 68.00% 7.10%
Two or more races 2,229 68.10% 15.50%
Hispanic or Latino 11,330 70.60% 6.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,457 64.10% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93955 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 93955 is 15,074, with median earnings of $33,366.00.

Women in 93955 are earning approximately 79.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,074 $33,366.00
Male 7,871 $37,566.00
Female 7,203 $30,030.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93955 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 989 $77,132.00
Business and Financial 573 $59,966.00
Computer and Mathematical 255 $63,641.00
Architecture and Engineering 118 $73,684.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 282 $61,136.00
Community and Social Service 180 $44,659.00
Legal 57 $64,250.00
Educational and Library 891 $54,148.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 276 $37,571.00
Healthcare Practitioners 584 $68,382.00
Healthcare Support 655 $18,698.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 242 $14,479.00
Law Enforcement 59 $93,792.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,161 $24,817.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,828 $28,077.00
Personal Care and Service 515 $24,508.00
Sales 1,322 $23,472.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,391 $34,518.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 249 $27,557.00
Construction and Extraction 910 $41,686.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 242 $44,130.00
Production 612 $40,208.00
Transportation and Material Moving 246 $29,167.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93955 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 93955.

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 516 $73,269.00 473 $85,114.00
Business and Financial 253 $66,359.00 320 $51,930.00
Computer and Mathematical 224 $63,864.00 31 $22,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 99 $67,386.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 164 $75,385.00 118 $45,969.00
Community and Social Service 29 $57,250.00 151 $43,438.00
Legal 32 $46,600.00 25 $175,268.00
Educational and Library 242 $79,000.00 649 $45,871.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 179 $38,839.00 97 $10,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $108,319.00 527 $59,023.00
Healthcare Support 170 $14,850.00 485 $19,010.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 153 $7,285.00 89 $30,372.00
Law Enforcement 59 $93,792.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,190 $28,966.00 971 $21,108.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 989 $30,282.00 839 $24,208.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $38,750.00 411 $23,144.00
Sales 630 $30,645.00 692 $12,821.00
Office and Administrative Support 502 $41,413.00 889 $29,464.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 112 $29,773.00 137 $21,366.00
Construction and Extraction 910 $41,686.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 236 $43,804.00 6 $0.00
Production 427 $44,132.00 185 $32,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 246 $29,167.00 0 $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 10,493 households in 93955, with an average household size of 3.03 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 7,174 families living in the 93955 zip code with an average family size of 3.55 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 93955:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,048 762 1,364 3,319
Average Household Size 3.65 3.97 4.01 1.47
Total Families 5,048 762 1,364 0
Average Household Size 3.53 3.57 3.63 0

Poverty

Of the 7,174 families living in 93955, 9.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93955:

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 11,298 housing units in 93955.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,493 92.87%
Vacant 805 7.13%

55.71% of the total 11,298 housing units in 93955 are rental units. This is approximately 6,294 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,110 are occupied by the owner - or 36.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93955 is $1,977.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93955 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
    89
  • Less than $500
    67
  • $500 to $999
    473
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,085
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,595
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,332
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    889
  • $3,000 or more
    853

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93955 is $588,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93955 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    104
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    61
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    62
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,050
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,653
  • $1,000,000 or more
    134

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93955. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93955 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    239
  • 1940 to 1949
    733
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,817
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,340
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,732
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,028
  • 1990 to 1999
    942
  • 2000 to 2009
    940
  • 2010 to 2013
    527
  • 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 93955 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    793
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,952
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,125
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,623

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93955 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93955 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93955.

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
    214
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,153
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,060
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,404
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,362
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,132
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,436
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    349
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    329
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    425
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    570
  • 90 or more minutes
    141

Summary

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