City

Modesto, CA

10 ZIP codes  ·  Stanislaus County  ·  California

👥268,575Population
💰$75,955Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.1Median Age
🏠$404,211Median Home Value▲ 45% above avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.1%Hispanic: 47.3%Black: 3.7%Asian: 6.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White37.1%
Hispanic47.3%
Black3.7%
Asian6.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma6,514 (4.3%)
HS Graduate51,098 (33.4%)
Some College20,161 (13.2%)
Associates28,793 (18.8%)
Bachelors14,126 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree32,438 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College13.2%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.9%Renter: 42.1%Tenure
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,955 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$404,211 ▲ 45% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,589/mo
Total Housing Units90,801
Vacant Units3,775

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
52%
About Modesto, CA

Modesto is a city in California, located in Stanislaus County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 268,575 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.1 years.

Economically, Modesto is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,954 is near the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Modesto is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $404,211, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,589 per month.

The population of Modesto is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.3%.

Modesto, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Modesto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95350 55,984 $73,611 $397,100 $1,483 7.7% 30.6% 57.2%
95351 47,232 $56,869 $315,700 $1,376 12.5% 16.1% 48.7%
95354 26,587 $65,643 $360,300 $1,463 6.5% 27.8% 47.9%
95355 60,470 $83,460 $447,600 $1,719 5.0% 36.3% 60.9%
95356 33,025 $95,376 $495,800 $1,794 5.7% 40.7% 66.7%
95357 14,283 $94,066 $417,800 $2,001 7.1% 25.1% 70.5%
95358 30,994 $74,434 $401,100 $1,553 8.8% 24.7% 61.0%