Carmel, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Carmel

ZIP code in Carmel: 93923.

Distances are straight-line from San Jose to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Carmel: those whose USPS city name is Carmel (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Carmel (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

Taken together, the ZIP code area for Carmel holds about 12,630 residents in about 203 square miles, roughly 62 per square mile (Census ACS 2018-2022). ZIP code areas can extend beyond the place itself.

San Jose and Carmel on the map

Measured in a straight line, Carmel is about 55 miles south of San Jose. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. San Jose is in Santa Clara County and Carmel is in Monterey County. Of the 245 places on this site's list, Carmel ranks 219th in distance from San Jose. Between San Jose and Carmel the map shows Day Valley, Aptos, Seacliff, and Rio del Mar. Nearest to San Jose on this site's list: Fruitdale, Alum Rock, Santa Clara, and East Foothills.

About Carmel

Carmel is a community in Monterey County. The name Carmel is shared by 2 places across the country. This is the one in Monterey County. Phone numbers in Carmel use area code 831.

Places in and around Carmel

Nearby places on the map include New Monterey, Monterey, Del Monte Forest, Pacific Grove, Sand City, and Seaside.

Green spaces in and around Carmel: Rancho Cañada, Ishxenta State Park, Carmel River State Beach, and Carmel Bay State Marine Conservation Area.

Museums and attractions in and around Carmel: Center for Photographic Art, Kevin Milligan, and Richard Macdonald.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals).

Carmel at 100 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Carmel is about 100 feet above sea level (USGS). San Jose is at about 163 feet, so the two sit at nearly the same elevation.

Places near Carmel

Other places near Carmel that also have a page on this site:

• Monterey 4 mi
• Del Monte Forest 4 mi
• Pebble Beach 4 mi
• Del Rey Oaks 5 mi
• Pacific Grove 6 mi
• Sand City 6 mi
• Spreckels 15 mi
• Boronda 16 mi
• Watsonville 27 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on off-track doors, snapped cables, emergency repair, new garage doors, and broken spring replacement explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

A broken spring or a door off its track in Carmel is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

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