City

Sonora, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tuolumne County  ·  California

👥28,373Population
💰$72,433Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$416,200Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.1%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic10.9%
Black0.6%
Asian1.3%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma154 (0.7%)
HS Graduate4,848 (23.5%)
Some College3,358 (16.2%)
Associates5,092 (24.6%)
Bachelors2,062 (10%)
Graduate Degree5,155 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.5%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 24.6%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.5%
Some College16.2%
Associates24.6%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,433 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$416,200 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,313/mo
Total Housing Units13,985
Vacant Units1,659

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Sonora, CA

Sonora is a city in California, located in Tuolumne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,373 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Sonora is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,433 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sonora is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $416,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,313 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sonora is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sonora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95370 28,373 $72,433 $416,200 $1,313 7.0% 34.9% 70.8%