| ZIP Code | 95317 |
|---|---|
| City | El Nido |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Merced County |
| Area Code | 209/350 |
| Elevation | 131 ft |
| Latitude | 37.12738 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.506433 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.2 yrs ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.48 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 11.7% ▼ 70% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (8.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 167 (48.7%) |
| Some College | 40 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 68 (19.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1 (0.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 39 (11.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,438 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $395,500 ▲ 42% above avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,056/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 289 |
| Vacant Units | 20 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 289 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 20 |
| Owner Occupied | 27.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 72.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.48 |
ZIP code 95317 is located in El Nido, California, within Merced County. With a population of 936, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.2 years. Economically, 95317 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,438 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95317 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $395,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,056 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 72.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have decreased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 95317 is primarily Hispanic (74.36%). Residents are less-educated — 11.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95317 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 95317 in El Nido, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 936 residents, a median household income of $57,438, and a median home value of $395,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.