Monterey County GIS Maps
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Monterey County, California, has 439,035 residents and covers 3,281.7 square miles. The population grew 5.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Monterey County is 06053.
Salinas is the county's largest population center. Monterey County also includes 31 zip codes, 11 public school districts and 21 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Monterey County Trends
- Population
- 439,035▴
- Median Home Value
- $723,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 46,326▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Monterey County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Monterey County Population
Monterey County had 439,035 residents in 2020. That was 5.8% higher than in 2010. Monterey County added 37,273 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 134 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Salinas, Salinas and Seaside.
Population Trend in Monterey County CA
Monterey County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Monterey County Zip Codes
Monterey County has 31 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Salinas (93906), Salinas (93905) and Seaside (93955). Salinas is the largest zip by population, with about 66,381 residents or 15% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 37% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Monterey County CA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93906 | Salinas | 66,381 | ▴ 11.6% |
| 93905 | Salinas | 64,209 | ▴ 5.1% |
| 93955 | Seaside | 32,703 | ▾ -2% |
| 93940 | Monterey | 30,454 | ▾ -3.7% |
| 93901 | Salinas | 29,700 | ▴ 10.6% |
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Monterey County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Monterey County Demographics
Monterey County has a median age of 35.3, which makes the county a little younger than California overall. About 26% of residents are under 18, while 14.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 27.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 36.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Monterey County CA
Median Age
35.3
Under 18
26%
Age 65+
14.5%
Bachelor's+
27.9%
Monterey County School Districts
Monterey County is served by 11 public school districts with 46,326 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Pajaro Valley Joint Unified, Monterey Peninsula Unified and Soledad Unified. Those three districts account for about 66% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Monterey County CA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District | 16,482 | 35.6% | ▾ -2.6% |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District | 9,308 | 20.1% | ▴ 1.1% |
| Soledad Unified School District | 4,743 | 10.2% | ▴ 1% |
| Coalinga-Huron Unified School District | 4,406 | 9.5% | ▴ 0.5% |
| North Monterey County Unified School District | 4,289 | 9.3% | ▾ -3.2% |
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Monterey County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Monterey County Housing & Real Estate
Monterey County has a median home value of $723,100 and a median gross rent of $1,995. About 52% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the California median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $1,238,250 and homes spent about 51 days on the market.
Monterey County Housing Mix
Monterey County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Monterey County Housing Trends
Monterey County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Monterey County, CA
Monterey County has 14,699 business listings across 961 categories. The largest categories in Monterey County business listings are Parks & Recreation (270, 1.8%), Real Estate Agents (260, 1.8%), and Mexican Restaurants (243, 1.7%). The full Monterey County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Monterey County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Monterey County, CA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Parks & Recreation | 270 | 1.8% |
| Real Estate Agents | 260 | 1.8% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 243 | 1.7% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 234 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 206 | 1.4% |
| Hotels | 205 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 191 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 179 | 1.2% |
| Restaurants | 174 | 1.2% |
| Gas Stations | 171 | 1.2% |
Monterey County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Door to Hope | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Salinas |
| Monterey Peninsula College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Monterey |
| Le Petit Pali | Accommodation | Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| Ingraham & Associates CPAs | Accountant | Salinas |
| California Acoustic Ceilings, Inc. | Acoustical Consultant | Marina |
| Monterey Bay Skydiving | Active Life | Marina |
| Ric Valentine | Acupuncture | Salinas |
| Addiction Rehab Salinas | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Salinas |
| Rebekah Children's Services | Adoption Services | Salinas |
| Ooh La La | Adult Entertainment | Monterey |
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Monterey County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Monterey County Basemaps
Monterey County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Monterey County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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