| ZIP Code | 93906 |
| ZIP Code Name | Salinas |
| Primary County | Monterey County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 66,223 |
| Area Code(s) | 831 |
| Current Time | PST |
93906 is a United States ZIP Code located in Salinas California. Portions of 93906 are also in Prunedale. 93906 is entirely within Monterey County. 93906 is within the Monterey-Salinas Area.
93906 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in California based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 93906 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 93906 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 93906 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 93906 is 5.0%.
| Population | 66,223 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.16% |
| Population Density | 3,882 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,808 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $80,214 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $52,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 65.00% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 90.22% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,274 | 26.43% |
| Black | 1,114 | 1.45% |
| Hispanic | 49,827 | 64.96% |
| Asian | 5,059 | 6.6% |
| Native American | 388 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 41 | 0.05% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 616 | 4.28% |
| Black | 129 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 13,138 | 91.32% |
| Asian | 456 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 32 | 0.22% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,275 | 8.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,800 | 14.96% |
| High School Diploma | 7,418 | 29.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,096 | 4.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,179 | 4.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,661 | 22.29% |
| Associates Degree | 2,660 | 10.47% |
| Masters Degree | 857 | 3.37% |
| Professional Degree | 240 | 0.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 205 | 0.81% |
| Coordinates | 36.72465897,-121.62754059 |
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| Region | Monterey-Salinas Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Salinas, CA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 17 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | February 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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