City

Los Banos, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Merced County  ·  California

👥49,232Population
💰$70,666Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$423,900Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.1%Hispanic: 72.6%Black: 1.6%Asian: 2.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White20.1%
Hispanic72.6%
Black1.6%
Asian2.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.46
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma1,590 (6.9%)
HS Graduate9,526 (41.1%)
Some College2,937 (12.7%)
Associates3,935 (17%)
Bachelors1,450 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree3,746 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 6.9%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS6.9%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College12.7%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.6%Renter: 42.4%Tenure
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
64%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,666 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$423,900 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,505/mo
Total Housing Units14,835
Vacant Units671

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
58%
About Los Banos, CA

Los Banos is a city in California, located in Merced County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 49,232 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Los Banos is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,666 is near the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Los Banos is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $423,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,505 per month.

The population of Los Banos is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (72.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Los Banos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93635 49,232 $70,666 $423,900 $1,505 8.9% 22.4% 57.6%