Gonzales
City in Monterey County, California

Gonzales is a city in Monterey County, California, with 8,647 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 135 ft (41 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chualar, 5.9 miles NW.
- 8,647residents (2020 Census)
- 135 ftelevation · 41 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 4,341 / sq mipopulation density
- 93926ZIP code
About Gonzales
Gonzales is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. Gonzales is located 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Salinas, at an elevation of 135 feet (41 m). The population was 8,647 at the 2020 census, up from 8,187 at the 2010 census. Gonzales is a member of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments. Gonzales won the Culture of Health Prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2019.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Gonzales weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Gonzales
All 24 webcams near Gonzales ›Living in Gonzales
- Median household income
- $77,672
- Median home value
- $618,800
- Median rent
- $1,524/mo
- Median age
- 28.2
Do you know Gonzales? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Gonzales special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Gonzales
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Gonzales Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Gonzales, CA population
Gonzales had 8,647 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,647 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,341 per sq mi (1,676 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gonzales at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Monterey County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,647 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.99 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5052° N, 121.4420° W |
| ZIP code | 93926 |
| Official website | ci.gonzales.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0630392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gonzales
- Chualar5.9 mi NW
- Soledad8.5 mi SE
- Spreckels14.0 mi NW
- Carmel Valley Village16.1 mi W
- Salinas16.6 mi NW
- Greenfield16.7 mi SE
- Boronda18.4 mi NW
- Tres Pinos21.0 mi N
- Ridgemark21.4 mi N
- Del Rey Oaks22.3 mi W
- Seaside22.4 mi W
- Marina22.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gonzales
What county is Gonzales in?
Gonzales is in Monterey County, California.
What is the population of Gonzales, CA?
8,647 people lived in Gonzales at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gonzales, CA?
The ZIP code of Gonzales is 93926.
What is the elevation of Gonzales?
135 feet (41 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gonzales?
Chualar (5.9 mi), Soledad (8.5 mi), Spreckels (14.0 mi), Carmel Valley Village (16.1 mi), Salinas (16.6 mi).
Last updated: