Carmel-by-the-Sea
City in Monterey County, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a city in Monterey County, California, with 3,220 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 223 ft (68 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Del Monte Forest, 2.2 miles NW.
- 3,220residents (2020 Census)
- 223 ftelevation · 68 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 3,034 / sq mipopulation density
- 93921ZIP code
About Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea (), commonly known simply as Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, located on the Central Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 3,220, down from 3,722 at the 2010 census. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel is a tourist destination, known for its natural scenery and artistic history.
The Spanish founded a settlement in 1771, when Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo was relocated by St. Junípero Serra from Monterey. Mission Carmel served as the headquarters of the Californian mission system, until the Mexican secularization act of 1833, when the area was divided into rancho grants. The settlement was largely abandoned by the U.S. Conquest of California in 1848 and stayed undeveloped until Santiago J. Duckworth built a summer colony in 1888. When the Carmel Development Company was formed in 1902, Carmel became an art colony and seaside resort, which incorporated in 1916.
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- Median household income
- $129,250
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $2,707/mo
- Median age
- 68.5
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Carmel-by-the-Sea had 3,220 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,220 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,034 per sq mi (1,171 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carmel-by-the-Sea at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Monterey County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,220 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5529° N, 121.9219° W |
| ZIP code | 93921 |
| Official website | ci.carmel.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0611250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Del Monte Forest2.2 mi NW
- Monterey4.0 mi NE
- Pacific Grove4.8 mi N
- Del Rey Oaks5.7 mi NE
- Sand City6.3 mi NE
- Seaside7.6 mi NE
- Carmel Valley Village11.2 mi E
- Marina11.5 mi NE
- Spreckels16.1 mi E
- Boronda16.9 mi NE
- Castroville17.4 mi NE
- Salinas18.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Carmel-by-the-Sea
What county is Carmel-by-the-Sea in?
Carmel-by-the-Sea is in Monterey County, California.
What is the population of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA?
3,220 people lived in Carmel-by-the-Sea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA?
The ZIP code of Carmel-by-the-Sea is 93921.
What is the elevation of Carmel-by-the-Sea?
223 feet (68 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Del Monte Forest (2.2 mi), Monterey (4.0 mi), Pacific Grove (4.8 mi), Del Rey Oaks (5.7 mi), Sand City (6.3 mi).
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