Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.92 |
| Below Poverty | 14.4% ▲ 44% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.8% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 75 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,455 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 1,729 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 2,225 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,327 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,765 (32.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,351 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $428,086 ▲ 54% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,457/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 9,066 |
| Vacant Units | 1,958 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Mariposa County is located in California and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,276 residents. With a median age of 51.33, it is a mature county.
Mariposa County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,350 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Mariposa County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $428,086 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,457. Homeownership rates are high at 70.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Mariposa County are primarily White (76.42%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Mariposa County, CA is a solidly middle-class area in California. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95306 | Catheys Valley | 869 | $77,724 | — | — | 3.9% | 34.8% |
| 95311 | Coulterville | 2,282 | $70,469 | $295,700 | $1,904 | 4.7% | 27.5% |
| 95318 | El Portal | 572 | $54,430 | $298,100 | $712 | 11.4% | 75.1% |
| 95338 | Mariposa | 10,164 | $64,707 | $367,000 | $1,281 | 7.4% | 44.3% |
| 95345 | Midpines | 318 | $65,221 | $415,700 | — | 0.0% | 65.4% |
| 95389 | Yosemite National Park | 2,067 | $44,962 | $912,500 | $2,037 | 7.2% | 51.1% |