| ZIP Code | 95301 |
|---|---|
| City | Atwater |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Merced County |
| Area Code | 209/350 |
| Elevation | 112 ft |
| Latitude | 37.306149 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.655999 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.16 |
| Below Poverty | 17.0% ▲ 70% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.1% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.8% ▲ 101% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,348 (6.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,838 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 3,114 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 3,626 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,996 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,234 (19.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,669 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $367,800 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,215/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,250 |
| Vacant Units | 289 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,250 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 289 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.16 |
ZIP code 95301 is located in Atwater, California, within Merced County. With a population of 42,374, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 95301 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,669 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95301 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $367,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,215 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.7%) and renters (43.3%). Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 95301 is majority Hispanic (52.65%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.0%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95301 stands at 9.8%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 95301 in Atwater, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 42,374 residents, a median household income of $66,669, and a median home value of $367,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.