95012 ZIP Code
Castroville, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 95012 |
| City/Town: | Castroville |
| County: | Monterey |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,528 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,058 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,334 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,569 |
| Median Home Value: | $559,200 |
| Land Area: | 12.9 sq miles
33.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7888, -121.7349 |
Population Information (95012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,528 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,461 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,067 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,123 | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,326 | 12.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,080 | 10.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 538 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 697 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,744 | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,660 | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 996 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 186 | 1.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 290 | 2.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 712 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 117 | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 59 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (95012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $559,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,611 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,569 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,412 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 157 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,174 | 48.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,238 | 51.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (95012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,764 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,148 | 37.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 580 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,442 | 25.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 895 | 15.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 271 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 336 | 5.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 92 | 1.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 52.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 7.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (95012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,058 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,878 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,382 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,334 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (95012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,266 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,103 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 163 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,607 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,494 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 381 | 9.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 228 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (95012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,281 | 21.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 61 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 279 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 181 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,594 | 62.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,132 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,418 | 70.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,164 | 87.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,860 | 84.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 304 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (95012 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 50 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 72 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 58 | 2.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 240 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 134 | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 732 | 30.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 234 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 620 | 25.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 218 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 54 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (95012 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,914 | 71.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 277 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 44 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 448 | 10.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 269 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (95012 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 956 | 23.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 722 | 17.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 129 | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 172 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 334 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 92 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 16 | 0.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 392 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 647 | 15.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 327 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 243 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 73 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (95012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (95012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,728 | 82.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,593 | 34.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,473 | 52.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,800 | 17.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (95012 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,234 | 92.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 625 | 25.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 414 | 17.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 150 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 130 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 308 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (95012 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,478 | 57.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 101 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 55 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 78 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 131 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 236 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 96 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 394 | 15.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (95012 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 249 | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 376 | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 317 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 305 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 517 | 20.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 366 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 336 | 13.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 41 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 62 | 2.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (95012 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 60 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 112 | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 809 | 31.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,233 | 48.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 355 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (95012 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 850 | 35.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 87 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,353 | 56.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 40 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 74 | 3.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (95012 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 41 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 451 | 18.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 960 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 960 | 39.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (95012 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 93 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 54 | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 125 | 10.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 16 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 15 | 1.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 204 | 17.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 608 | 51.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 5.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (95012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,883 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $466 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,611 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 4.77 | 2.38 |
Households (95012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,412 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,452 | 60.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 760 | 31.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 271 | 11.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 316 | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,455 | 60.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 570 | 23.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 4.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (95012 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,630 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,591 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,761 | 48.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 53 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 187 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,260 | 34.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (95012 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,220 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 160 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 355 | 11.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,735 | 53.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 607 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 363 | 11.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (95012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,607 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 118 | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,528 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,044 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 90 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 593 | 56.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 361 | 34.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (95012 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,656 | 91.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 750 | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 390 | 52.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 360 | 48.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 10 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (95012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,791 | 64.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 106 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,737 | 3525.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,737 | 3525.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,737 | 3525.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 30 | 28.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,626 | 3420.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (95012 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,405 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 2,011 | 21.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,394 | 78.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,254 | 77.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 65 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 71 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (95012 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,412 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,219 | 92.0% | 89.4% |
Castroville, CA95012