City

Planada, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Merced County  ·  California

👥4,009Population
💰$40,718Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$237,200Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.5%Hispanic: 96.9%Black: 0.7%Race
White2.5%
Hispanic96.9%
Black0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.33
Below Poverty32.7% ▲ 227% above avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma400 (23.3%)
HS Graduate535 (31.1%)
Some College264 (15.3%)
Associates234 (13.6%)
Bachelors188 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree99 (5.8%)

Education

No HS: 23.3%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
No HS23.3%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College15.3%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.4%Renter: 50.6%Tenure
Owner49.4%
Renter50.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
64%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,718 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$237,200 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$893/mo
Total Housing Units1,292
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
51%
About Planada, CA

Planada is a city in California, located in Merced County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,009 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Planada is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,718 is below the national average. Approximately 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Planada is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $893 per month.

The population of Planada is less-educated. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (96.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Planada
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95365 4,009 $40,718 $237,200 $893 8.0% 16.7% 49.4%