| ZIP Code | 95303 |
|---|---|
| City | Ballico |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Merced County |
| Area Code | 209/350 |
| Elevation | 188 ft |
| Latitude | 37.470288 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.671083 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 17.3% ▲ 253% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 138 (27.1%) |
| Some College | 58 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 98 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 88 (17.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 116 (22.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $139,688 ▲ 83% above avg ↑ 121% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $602,100 ▲ 116% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,011/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 310 |
| Vacant Units | 8 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 310 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 8 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
ZIP code 95303 is located in Ballico, California, within Merced County. With a population of 876, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 95303 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $139,688 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95303 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $602,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,011 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 95303 is majority White (52.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 121% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95303 stands at 17.3%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 95303 in Ballico, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 876 residents, a median household income of $139,688, and a median home value of $602,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.