Gonzales

City in Monterey County, California

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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.

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.

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Living in Gonzales

Median household income
$77,672
Median home value
$618,800
Median rent
$1,524/mo
Median age
28.2
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Gonzales, CA population

Gonzales had 8,647 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,647
Density4,341 per sq mi (1,676 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Gonzales at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMonterey County
TypeCity
Population8,647 (2020)
Land area1.99 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates36.5052° N, 121.4420° W
ZIP code93926
Official websiteci.gonzales.ca.us
Census code (GEOID)0630392

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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).

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