City

El Portal, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mariposa County  ·  California

👥572Population
💰$54,430Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$298,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓75.1%College Grads▲ 94% above avg
📊11.4%Unemployment▲ 133% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 30.2% Female 69.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 5.9%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic5.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
35%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.78
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads75.1% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment11.4% ▲ 133% above avg
HS Graduate54 (14.3%)
Some College5 (1.3%)
Associates35 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree283 (75.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 14.3%Some College: 1.3%Associates: 9.3%Graduate: 75.1%Edu
HS Grad14.3%
Some College1.3%
Associates9.3%
Graduate75.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.5%Renter: 38.5%Tenure
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
51%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,430 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$298,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$712/mo
Total Housing Units392
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
42%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
29%
2000+
52%
About El Portal, CA

El Portal is a city in California, located in Mariposa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 572 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, El Portal is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,430 is below the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in El Portal is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $298,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $712 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Portal is highly educated. 75.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in El Portal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95318 572 $54,430 $298,100 $712 11.4% 75.1% 61.5%