Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.35 |
| Below Poverty | 17.8% ▲ 78% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.6% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.5% ▲ 114% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9,678 (6.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 51,165 (35%) |
| Some College | 18,497 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 25,537 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 13,494 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 27,847 (19%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,875 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,428 ▲ 33% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,317/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 93,872 |
| Vacant Units | 5,338 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Merced County is located in California and encompasses 23 ZIP codes spanning 19 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 298,397 residents. With a median age of 32.28, it is a relatively young county.
Merced County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,875 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 10.5%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 17.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Merced County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $369,428 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,317.
The residents of Merced County are majority Hispanic (61.88%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Merced County, CA is a solidly middle-class area in California. The 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95301 | Atwater | 42,374 | $66,669 | $367,800 | $1,215 | 9.8% | 28.1% |
| 95303 | Ballico | 876 | $139,688 | $602,100 | $1,011 | 17.3% | 40.0% |
| 95315 | Delhi | 13,006 | $67,868 | $338,300 | $1,186 | 9.9% | 28.2% |
| 93620 | Dos Palos | 10,173 | $49,890 | $295,100 | $1,081 | 11.7% | 23.6% |
| 95317 | El Nido | 936 | $57,438 | $395,500 | $1,056 | 1.3% | 11.7% |
| 95322 | Gustine | 9,013 | $64,104 | $433,400 | $1,270 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| 95324 | Hilmar | 7,862 | $72,309 | $441,500 | $1,555 | 8.7% | 20.9% |
| 95333 | Le Grand | 3,203 | $62,045 | $309,600 | $1,003 | 7.1% | 28.5% |
| 95334 | Livingston | 17,198 | $75,867 | $346,300 | $1,340 | 9.7% | 22.3% |
| 93635 | Los Banos | 49,232 | $70,666 | $423,900 | $1,505 | 8.9% | 22.4% |
| 93636 | Madera | 14,777 | $124,024 | $483,300 | $1,788 | 5.0% | 49.7% |
| 95340 | Merced | 38,045 | $65,141 | $383,200 | $1,204 | 12.6% | 40.7% |
| 95341 | Merced | 34,956 | $55,516 | $295,300 | $1,172 | 12.3% | 20.4% |
| 95348 | Merced | 36,663 | $63,618 | $352,700 | $1,498 | 11.8% | 31.1% |
| 95365 | Planada | 4,009 | $40,718 | $237,200 | $893 | 8.0% | 16.7% |
| 95369 | Snelling | 802 | $86,250 | $350,600 | $946 | 5.6% | 22.3% |
| 95374 | Stevinson | 1,652 | $51,593 | $435,700 | $1,061 | 5.8% | 20.7% |
| 95388 | Winton | 13,005 | $60,762 | $307,900 | $1,108 | 8.9% | 16.3% |