Pajaro
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Pajaro is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monterey County, California, with 2,882 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Watsonville, 2.3 miles NW.
- 2,882residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 3,102 / sq mipopulation density
- 95076ZIP code
About Pajaro
Pajaro (Spanish Pájaro 'bird') is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, United States. It is located on the south bank of the Pajaro River 5 miles (8 km) northeast of its mouth, at an elevation of 26 feet (7.9 m). For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 2,882 at the 2020 census, down from 3,070 in 2010. The school district is in Santa Cruz County.
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- Median household income
- $84,875
- Median home value
- $750,000
- Median rent
- $1,850/mo
- Median age
- 30.1
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Pajaro had 2,882 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,882 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,102 per sq mi (1,198 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pajaro at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Monterey County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,882 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.93 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9017° N, 121.7417° W |
| ZIP code | 95076 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0655044 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pajaro
- Watsonville2.3 mi NW
- Las Lomas2.3 mi S
- Interlaken3.0 mi N
- Freedom4.0 mi NW
- Pajaro Dunes4.2 mi SW
- Amesti4.2 mi NW
- La Selva Beach5.9 mi W
- Elkhorn6.4 mi S
- Aromas6.4 mi E
- Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley6.7 mi NW
- Moss Landing7.1 mi S
- Corralitos7.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Pajaro
What county is Pajaro in?
Pajaro is in Monterey County, California.
What is the population of Pajaro, CA?
2,882 people lived in Pajaro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pajaro, CA?
The ZIP code of Pajaro is 95076.
What is the elevation of Pajaro?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pajaro?
Watsonville (2.3 mi), Las Lomas (2.3 mi), Interlaken (3.0 mi), Freedom (4.0 mi), Pajaro Dunes (4.2 mi).
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