City

Hilmar, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Merced County  ·  California

👥7,862Population
💰$72,309Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$441,500Median Home Value▲ 58% above avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.5%Hispanic: 34.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White63.5%
Hispanic34.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma421 (9.5%)
HS Graduate1,680 (38%)
Some College504 (11.4%)
Associates892 (20.2%)
Bachelors464 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree461 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 9.5%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS9.5%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College11.4%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.4%Renter: 49.6%Tenure
Owner50.4%
Renter49.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,309 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$441,500 ▲ 58% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,555/mo
Total Housing Units2,663
Vacant Units188

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Hilmar, CA

Hilmar is a city in California, located in Merced County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,862 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Hilmar is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,309 is near the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hilmar is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $441,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,555 per month.

The population of Hilmar is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hilmar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95324 7,862 $72,309 $441,500 $1,555 8.7% 20.9% 50.4%