🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

93940

Monterey

ZIP Code 93940 is a standard zip code serving Monterey, Monterey, California (CA), in Monterey County, United States. It has an estimated population of 31,615 with a median household income of $67,513. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Monterey
City: Monterey
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.580200
Longitude: -121.844300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 20.54 mi²
Water Area: 0.71 mi²
Population Density: 1539.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.620259°N, 36.547876°S, -121.746290°E, -121.926888°W

With 31,615 residents spread across 20.54 square miles, this area has a population density of 1539.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

31,615

Population

90th percentile

$67,513

Median Income

80th percentile

$633,700

Median Home Value

95th percentile

20.54 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 93940 is $67,513, and the median home value is $633,700. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

15,281

Total Units

13,739

Occupied Units

89.9%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Monterey, CA.

93942

Monterey

93943

Monterey

93944

Monterey

Similar ZIP Codes in California

ZIP codes with similar median household income in California.

91403

Sherman Oaks

$69,956

93446

Paso Robles

$62,529

90230

Culver City

$71,235

95623

El Dorado

$62,321

93004

Ventura

$73,473

92549

Idyllwild

$58,924

93243

Lebec

$64,611

94545

Hayward

$69,488

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.