County ProfileCA
Merced County
Population: 281,202 · 21 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
281,202
People
Median age
31.8
Housing
Total households
86,055
Income
Median household income
$65,510
Housing
Total housing units
90,872
Employment
Employment rate
52.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
15.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.9%
County details
Local time 22:51:37(PT)| Name | Merced |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 21total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 18 Standard3 PO Box |
| Area code | 209, 350 |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Coordinates | 37.1948063, -120.7228019 |
| Land area | 1,938 sq miles(5,019.4 km²) |
Map of Merced county, California with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Merced County
Compare the largest cities in Merced County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced | 86,333 | $63,122 | 5ZIPs |
| Los Banos | 45,532 | $68,171 | 1ZIPs |
| Atwater | 31,970 | $64,472 | 1ZIPs |
| Livingston | 14,172 | $74,494 | 1ZIPs |
| Winton | 11,709 | $57,015 | 1ZIPs |
| Delhi | 10,656 | $67,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Hilmar | 7,148 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Gustine | 6,110 | $59,532 | 1ZIPs |
| Dos Palos | 5,798 | $42,367 | 1ZIPs |
| Planada | 4,164 | $42,727 | 1ZIPs |
| South Dos Palos | 1,747 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Le Grand | 1,592 | $45,938 | 1ZIPs |
| Cressey | 366 | $90,333 | 1ZIPs |
| Ballico | 347 | $171,875 | 1ZIPs |
| El Nido | 331 | $55,486 | 1ZIPs |
| Stevinson | 275 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Snelling | 238 | $47,045 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Merced County
Review the most populated postal areas across Merced County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93635 | Los Banos | $67,129 | 48,510 |
| 95301 | Atwater | $68,349 | 40,886 |
| 95340 | Merced | $71,193 | 38,606 |
| 95348 | Merced | $64,944 | 35,066 |
| 95341 | Merced | $57,342 | 33,194 |
| 95334 | Livingston | $76,277 | 16,594 |
| 95388 | Winton | $57,493 | 13,878 |
| 95315 | Delhi | $71,352 | 12,875 |
| 95322 | Gustine | $65,761 | 10,381 |
| 93620 | Dos Palos | $45,456 | 10,311 |
| 95324 | Hilmar | $76,316 | 7,148 |
| 95365 | Planada | $39,741 | 4,502 |
| 95333 | Le Grand | $62,813 | 2,752 |
| 95374 | Stevinson | $57,538 | 1,856 |
| 95369 | Snelling | $75,750 | 816 |
| 95317 | El Nido | $57,153 | 750 |
| 95303 | Ballico | $144,375 | 722 |
| 93665 | South Dos Palos | — | 537 |
| 95312 | Cressey | $80,625 | 251 |
| 95343 | Merced | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS