Monterey County, California
36 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Monterey County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In Monterey County, where this site follows 36 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.
How Monterey County Compares
How Monterey County Compares
Monterey County scores 1 points below the California state average (76/100) and 2 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Monterey County, California
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.6 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 12.5%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,617, largest modeled factor: Wildfire
59% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,617
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
143,377 housing units in Monterey County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Monterey County
Modeled remediation costs in Monterey County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Monterey County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Monterey County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Monterey County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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33 water systems mapped to Monterey County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Monterey County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Monterey County
36 ZIP codes tracked in Monterey County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93905 | Salinas | 83 | B | 0 | $570K |
| 2 | 93906 | Salinas | 83 | B | 0 | $595K |
| 3 | 93926 | Gonzales | 83 | B | 2 | $598K |
| 4 | 93933 | Marina | 83 | B | 0 | $777K |
| 5 | 95012 | Castroville | 83 | B | 2 | $630K |
| 6 | 95039 | Moss Landing | 83 | B | 0 | $441K |
| 7 | 93901 | Salinas | 82 | B | 3 | $721K |
| 8 | 93908 | Salinas | 82 | B | 5 | $1071K |
| 9 | 93960 | Soledad | 80 | B | 6 | $568K |
| 10 | 93930 | King City | 79 | B | 2 (1 health) | $404K |
| 11 | 93927 | Greenfield | 78 | B | 3 (1 health) | $464K |
| 12 | 93907 | Salinas | 69 | C | 28 (24 health) | $677K |
| 13 | 93921 | Carmel By The Sea | 67 | C | 0 | $2000K |
| 14 | 93940 | Monterey | 67 | C | 0 | $1040K |
| 15 | 93943 | Monterey | 67 | C | 0 | — |
| 16 | 93944 | Monterey | 67 | C | 0 | — |
| 17 | 93950 | Pacific Grove | 67 | C | 0 | $1129K |
| 18 | 93953 | Pebble Beach | 67 | C | 0 | $1797K |
| 19 | 93955 | Seaside | 67 | C | 0 | $694K |
| 20 | 93923 | Carmel | 66 | C | 1 | $1571K |
| 21 | 93924 | Carmel Valley | 66 | C | 1 | $1133K |
| 22 | 93426 | Bradley | — | — | 10 (10 health) | $472K |
| 23 | 93450 | San Ardo | — | — | $427K | |
| 24 | 93451 | San Miguel | — | — | 10 (10 health) | $582K |
| 25 | 93902 | Salinas | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 93912 | Salinas | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 93915 | Salinas | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 93920 | Big Sur | — | — | $1804K | |
| 29 | 93922 | Carmel | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 93925 | Chualar | — | — | 2 | $656K |
| 31 | 93928 | Jolon | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 93932 | Lockwood | — | — | $550K | |
| 33 | 93942 | Monterey | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 93954 | San Lucas | — | — | $303K | |
| 35 | 93962 | Spreckels | — | — | $830K | |
| 36 | 95004 | Aromas | — | — | 5 (2 health) | $914K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Monterey County
The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Monterey County, California
Overview
Monterey County in California covers 36 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 21 scored records.
14 of 25 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 37 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.