City

Atwater, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Merced County  ·  California

👥42,374Population
💰$66,669Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$367,800Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 101% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33%Hispanic: 52.7%Black: 3.9%Asian: 6.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White33.0%
Hispanic52.7%
Black3.9%
Asian6.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.16
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 101% above avg
No HS Diploma1,348 (6.1%)
HS Graduate7,838 (35.4%)
Some College3,114 (14.1%)
Associates3,626 (16.4%)
Bachelors1,996 (9%)
Graduate Degree4,234 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 6.1%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS6.1%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College14.1%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.7%Renter: 43.3%Tenure
Owner56.7%
Renter43.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,669 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$367,800 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,215/mo
Total Housing Units13,250
Vacant Units289

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Atwater, CA

Atwater is a city in California, located in Merced County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 42,374 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Atwater is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,669 is near the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Atwater is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $367,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,215 per month.

The population of Atwater is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.65%).

Atwater, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Atwater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95301 42,374 $66,669 $367,800 $1,215 9.8% 28.1% 56.7%