| ZIP Code | 93635 |
|---|---|
| City | Los Banos |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Merced County |
| Area Code | 209/350 |
| Elevation | 601 ft |
| Latitude | 37.020187 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.8817 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.46 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.4% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.9% ▲ 81% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,590 (6.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,526 (41.1%) |
| Some College | 2,937 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 3,935 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 1,450 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,746 (16.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,666 ≈ Avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $423,900 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,505/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,835 |
| Vacant Units | 671 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,835 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 671 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.46 |
ZIP code 93635 is located in Los Banos, California, within Merced County. With a population of 49,232, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.6 years. Economically, 93635 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,666 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93635 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $423,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,505 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.6%) and renters (42.4%). Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 93635 is primarily Hispanic (72.57%). Residents are less-educated — 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93635 stands at 8.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 93635 in Los Banos, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 49,232 residents, a median household income of $70,666, and a median home value of $423,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.