City

Thornton, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Joaquin County  ·  California

👥1,123Population
💰$43,482Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$429,800Median Home Value▲ 54% above avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.6%Hispanic: 55.7%Black: 3.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White33.6%
Hispanic55.7%
Black3.9%
Asian0.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty29.7% ▲ 197% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 73% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (5.2%)
HS Graduate234 (41.9%)
Some College79 (14.1%)
Associates102 (18.2%)
Bachelors36 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree79 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College14.1%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52%Renter: 48%Tenure
Owner52.0%
Renter48.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,482 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$429,800 ▲ 54% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units411
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
1%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Thornton, CA

Thornton is a city in California, located in San Joaquin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,123 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Thornton is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,482 is below the national average. Approximately 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Thornton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $429,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month.

The population of Thornton is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (55.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thornton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95686 1,123 $43,482 $429,800 $864 8.5% 20.6% 52.0%