City

Empire, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Stanislaus County  ·  California

👥1,580Population
💰$44,904Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$328,800Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.1%Hispanic: 52.6%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.8%Race
White46.1%
Hispanic52.6%
Black0.5%
Asian0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
9%
25–44
36%
45–64
32%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (2.4%)
HS Graduate453 (46.4%)
Some College98 (10%)
Associates170 (17.4%)
Bachelors119 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree113 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 10%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad46.4%
Some College10.0%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.7%Renter: 55.4%Tenure
Owner44.7%
Renter55.4%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,904 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$328,800 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,101/mo
Total Housing Units516
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
17%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
53%
About Empire, CA

Empire is a city in California, located in Stanislaus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,580 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Empire is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,904 is below the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Empire is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $328,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,101 per month.

The population of Empire is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Empire
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95319 1,580 $44,904 $328,800 $1,101 8.1% 23.8% 44.7%