King City, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

King City, CA is a small incorporated city located in Monterey County in the state of California. Our data estimates 15,887 residents, places it at 36.217°N, 121.133°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about King City, CA?

What is the population of King City, CA?

King City has an estimated population of 15,887. That makes it the 407th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 8th largest of 28 places in Monterey County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so King City is roughly 4.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Clearlake (15,961), Fillmore (15,954), Walnut Park (15,896), Laguna Woods (15,850), Parkway (15,818). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how King City differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is King City?

King City has about 3,613 people per square mile (1,395 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within California, it is denser than about 76% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does King City use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for King City: 93930. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is King City in?

King City is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Bullhead City, AZ, about 377 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is King City located in California?

King City lies in the western part of California, at 36.217° north latitude and 121.133° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 163 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, roughly 200 miles to the north, which shows how near King City is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Salinas, CA, 43 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near King City, CA?

The closest listed place to King City is Greenfield, CA, 9.7 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 5 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is King City in?

King City is in Monterey County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06053. The county contains 28 places in our data, 11 of which have their own page here and 17 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Salinas (190,972), Seaside (116,720), Monterey (28,178), Soledad (26,207), Marina (22,781). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is King City from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, King City is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 212 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,542 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called King City?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named King City: King City, OR (4,408), King City, MO (992). When you search for King City, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the King City in Monterey County, California.

Planning a move to King City?

If you are weighing King City, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.