City

Dos Palos, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Merced County  ·  California

👥10,173Population
💰$49,890Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$295,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 140% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.2%Hispanic: 72.4%Black: 1.6%Asian: 2.5%Other: 5.4%Race
White18.2%
Hispanic72.4%
Black1.6%
Asian2.5%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 140% above avg
No HS Diploma293 (6.1%)
HS Graduate2,103 (43.8%)
Some College520 (10.8%)
Associates753 (15.7%)
Bachelors430 (9%)
Graduate Degree703 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 6.1%HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS6.1%
HS Grad43.8%
Some College10.8%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.9%Renter: 50.1%Tenure
Owner49.9%
Renter50.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,890 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$295,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units3,490
Vacant Units114

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Dos Palos, CA

Dos Palos is a city in California, located in Merced County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,173 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Dos Palos is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,890 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dos Palos is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $295,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,081 per month.

The population of Dos Palos is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (72.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dos Palos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93620 10,173 $49,890 $295,100 $1,081 11.7% 23.6% 49.9%