ZIP Code 93906: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA

Total population: 64,199 Household income: $97,555 Rent: $2,151

Overview

Total population

64,199

Rent

$2,151

Year built

1979

Household income

$97,555

Per capita income

$33,870

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

3.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

53.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

California

County

Monterey County

City

Salinas

Total population

64,199

Adults over 25

40,020

Total households

17,842

Household size

3.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$97,555

Per capita income

$33,870

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

53.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,151

Year built

1979

Households that rent

45.7%

Households that own

54.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

23.5%

Black

1.9%

Asian

Two or more races

15.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

76.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

23.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

26,216 (94.7%)

Commute time to work

28 mins

Work from home

1,477 (5.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

42.7%

High school graduate or GED

27.1%

Some college or associate degree

12%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

18.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 93906 with: Monterey County, CA Salinas, CA Salinas metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 93906

Total population64,199

Rent$2,151

Year built1979

Household income$97,555

Per capita income$33,870

Poverty rate9.9%

Unemployment rateN/A

Monterey County, CA

Total population437,613

Rent$2,055

Year built1976

Household income$97,230

Per capita income$40,422

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate8.5%

Salinas, CA

Total population161,761

Rent$1,991

Year built1976

Household income$91,908

Per capita income$29,650

Poverty rate13.6%

Unemployment rate11.1%

Salinas Metro Area, CA

Total population437,613

Rent$2,055

Year built1976

Household income$97,230

Per capita income$40,422

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate7.3%

California State

Total population39,287,377

Rent$2,036

Year built1976

Household income$99,122

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP93906	CountyMonterey, CA	CitySalinas, CA	Metro AreaSalinas metro area, CA	StateCalifornia	CountryUnited States
Total population	64,199	437,613	161,761	437,613	39,287,377	334,922,499
Rent	$2,151	$2,055	$1,991	$2,055	$2,036	$1,413
Year built	1979	1976	1976	1976	1976	1980
Household income	$97,555	$97,230	$91,908	$97,230	$99,122	$80,734
Per capita income	$33,870	$40,422	$29,650	$40,422	$49,513	$44,673
Poverty rate	9.9%	12.7%	13.6%	12.7%	12%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	8.5%	11.1%	7.3%	5.3%	4%

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Summary for 93906

Rent & Income

In 93906, the typical monthly rent is $2,151 and the typical household income is $97,555. Rent here is higher than both Salinas and California, and household income is higher than Salinas and similar to California. The estimated poverty rate is 9.9%, which is lower than in both Salinas and California.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 45.7% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 53.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 18.3% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 93906 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 93906 — Poverty

How ZIP 93906 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,151	341 / 613	from lower rent	$1,054 – $3,501
Household income	$97,555	314 / 613	from higher income	$35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate	9.9%	257 / 613	from lower poverty	2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 93906

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 341st out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Across California, figures vary from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 93906 stands 314th out of 613 ZIP Codes. Throughout California, numbers span from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 257th out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 93906 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,151 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 93906

Annual Household Income: $97,555

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 93906

Estimated Rate: 9.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 93906

In ZIP Code 93906, households that rent: 8,147 (45.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	8,147	45.7%
Owner-Occupied	9,695	54.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 93906

In ZIP Code 93906, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,369 (53.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,369	53.6%
Other renter households	3,778	46.4%
Total renter households	8,147	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 93906

Less than High School: 17,075 people (42.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,842 people (27.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,787 people (12%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,316 people (18.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 40,020

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.