| City: | South Dos Palos, California |
| City Alias: | S Dos Palos |
| County: | Merced County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:48:57 AM |
| Population: | 537 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 209 / 350 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.9571, -120.6506 |
| Land Area: | 0.523 sq mi |
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South Dos Palos sits in California's Central Valley, where 537 residents share 0.20 square miles of land in Merced County. The post office here doesn't just serve the immediate community. It maintains 194 PO Boxes for 106 local households, an adoption rate of 1.83 that shows it's pulling customers from beyond town limits.
This isn't unusual for California's agricultural interior. Small communities dot the valley, and many residents live on farms or unincorporated land without street delivery options. They drive to the nearest post office for mail service. South Dos Palos provides that function for surrounding areas, where carrier delivery can't reach every property.
The ZIP code itself contains minimal street infrastructure. Only one street, W M ST, appears in delivery records with two addresses. That's it for street delivery. The post office building receives mail through one named location. This is a PO Box only zone, meaning customers here have no alternative delivery method.
Census data shows a median age of 31.5 years and households averaging 5.1 people. That's significantly larger than the national average, reflecting multigenerational families common in California's agricultural communities. Of the 128 total housing units, 106 are occupied year-round. There's no seasonal vacancy pattern here.
The community's economy centers on agriculture. Median household income sits at $15,793, well below state and national averages. Employment data is sparse, but the 2017 business census recorded just three establishments employing three people in the ZIP code itself. Most residents commute to work in larger communities or work in fields outside town limits.
South Dos Palos is a real place with real residents, not just a postal designation. But its small size and agricultural setting mean the post office serves a regional function. Families living on farmland miles away use these 194 boxes. That's why adoption exceeds local households by 83%.
With only one street in delivery records, South Dos Palos has essentially no street delivery infrastructure. W M ST contains just two addresses, making this one of California's most minimal urban street grids.
ZIP Code 93665 has 537 residents and 106 households (average 5.07 persons per household). The median age is 31.5 years, younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.1%) and White (50.7%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 80.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 537Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 114Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,026.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 106Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.07Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.39Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 559 | 349 | 449 | 612 | 759 | 943 | 882 | 875 | 752 | 492 | 247 | 386 | 422 | 114 |
| Decennial Census | 472 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 537 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31.5
Male Median Age: 31.1
Female Median Age: 32.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 30 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 31 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 24 | 33 | 20 | 21 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 54 | 55 | 36 | 41 | 26 | 36 | 55 | 33 | 14 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 20 | 33 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| White: | 272 | 30.67% |
| Black: | 56 | 6.31% |
| Hispanic:* | 430 | 48.48% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.23% |
| American Indian: | 16 | 1.80% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 111 | 12.51% |
| Total: | 887 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 279 | 51.96% | 31.1 years |
| Females: | 258 | 48.04% | 32.1 years |
| Total: | 537 | 100% | 31.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 70 | 61.40% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 44 | 38.60% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 38.60% |
| Total Population: | 114 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 70 | 61.40% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 44 | 38.60% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $27,786 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,263. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,786 | $28,924 | $29,607 | $33,813 | $34,964 | $34,958 | $37,299 | $37,018 | $40,263 | $30,844 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $27,786 | $28,924 | $29,607 | $33,813 | $33,659 | $34,110 | $36,406 | $36,513 | $32,432 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,704 | $0 | $30,490 | $30,179 | $40,552 | $43,500 | $26,583 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $139,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $84,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $139,800 | $29,700 | $38,300 | $95,600 | $91,000 | $93,300 | $92,100 | $86,900 | $84,300 | $110,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 44 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 44 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 44 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 44 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 44 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 61.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 7.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 25.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 44 | 38.60% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 70 | 61.40% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 70 | 61.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 114 | 100.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 114 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 32.3% | 30.8% | 28.5% | 13.1% | 14.6% | 12.9% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 23.7% | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 93665 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 3 people with an annual payroll of $291,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 284Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $31,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $291,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 3Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 93665 is located in Merced County, California, within the Merced, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32900) and California's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 255,793 people, about 0.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 93665. It covers 0.523 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Merced, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 255,793Source: Census |
| MSA: | Merced, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.523 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 96.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0672954Source: Census |
| Place Name: | South Dos Palos CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 93665 is in the Dos Palos-Oro Loma Joint Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.