King City, California
King City: city in California, named after its founder, Charles King
About
King City is a city located in the county of Monterey in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,874 and a population density of 1,248 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 14,077 inhabitants.
The city was created 140 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about King City
| Population | 14,077 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Monterey County |
| Postal code | 93930 |
| Phone Area Codes | 831 |
| Area | 10.32 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.49% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.51% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2127,-121.1260 |
| Altitude | 335 feet / 102 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1886 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 20:12:48 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,364 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 8.55% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 66℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
King City is located at 36°12'46"N 121°7'34"W (36.2127400, -121.1260300).
King City map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of King City
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of King City increased by 8.55% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,874 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,001 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,119 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,189 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,482 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,789 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,830 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,941 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,970 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,077 | 0.76% | estimation process |
Where to Eat in King City
1Quality Inn Near Fort Hunter Liggett
1190 Broadway St, King City, CA 93930, United States View details
Phone: +18312635157 | Website available
Where to Stay in King City
1Motel 6 King City, CA
3 Broadway Cir, King City, CA 93930, United States View details
Phone: +18313855000 | Website available
2Days Inn by Wyndham King City
1130 Broadway St, King City, CA 93930, United States View details
Phone: +18312635126 | Website available
3Keefer's Inn
615 Canal St, King City, CA 93930, United States View details
Phone: +18007459050 | Website available
4SureStay Hotel by Best Western King City
4 Broadway Cir, King City, CA 93930, United States View details
Phone: +18313854646 | Website available
5Fireside Inn
640 Broadway St, King City, CA 93930, United States View details
Phone: +18313861010
Services and Civic Places in King City
1King City Fire Department
422 Bassett St, King City, CA 93930, United States View details
Phone: +18313853430 | Website available
2King City Recreation Department
401 Division St, King City, CA 93930, United States View details
Phone: +18313853281 | Website available
3King City Recreation Department
401 Division St, King City, CA 93930, United States View details
Phone: +18313856748 | Website available
4City Hall
212 S Vanderhurst Ave, King City, CA 93930, United States View details
Phone: +18313853281 | Website available
People born in King City (4)
People born in King City, including novelist Jeff Andrus, cartoonist Eldon Dedini, radio host, disc jockey George Taylor Morris, .
More notable people
- William J. Oswald (American engineer) he was born in 06/07/1919
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to King City, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 468769 | CET-Soledad | Soledad (CA) | 93960-2996 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to King City, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGC | King City, California | 1350 Broadway Circle | BUS |
| SNS | Salinas station | Station Place and Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| PRB | Paso Robles station | 800 Pine Street | RAIL |
| CRM | Carmel, California | 3645 Rio Road | BUS |
| SES | Seaside, California | Playa Ave & California Ave | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to King City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| King City Post Office | King City (CA) | 93930 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- King City, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 4,408 people.
- King City, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 992 people.
Other cities in Monterey County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monterey County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas | 154,868 | The largest city in Monterey County, California. |
| Seaside | 34,115 | City in California, USA |
| Monterey | 28,511 | City in California, United States |
| Soledad | 25,247 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Marina | 21,836 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Prunedale | 17,560 | Census-designated place in Monterey County, California |
| Greenfield | 17,184 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Pacific Grove | 15,299 | Town in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Gonzales | 8,237 | City in Texas, United States |
| Castroville | 6,481 | Town in the U. |
| Del Monte Forest | 4,514 | Census-designated place in Monterey County, California |
| Carmel Valley Village | 4,407 | Unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | 3,744 | City in Monterey County, California |
| Pajaro | 3,070 | Census-designated place in Monterey County, California |
| Boronda | 1,710 | Census-designated place in Monterey County, California |
| Del Rey Oaks | 1,645 | City in Monterey County, California, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
King City distances to largest California cities