| City: | Stockton, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Stkn |
| County: | San Joaquin County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:03:10 PM |
| Population: | 6,949 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 209 / 350 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 37.9599, -121.2877 |
| Land Area: | 1.06 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 95202 has 6,949 residents and 3,347 households (average 2.03 persons per household). The median age is 37.2 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.4%) and Other / Two or More Races (28.5%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (5.7%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 6,949Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 6,426Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 7,033Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,555.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $23,954Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 3,347Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $322,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.03Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.66Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 5,591 | 5,808 | 5,404 | 5,409 | 6,067 | 6,559 | 6,295 | 6,001 | 6,066 | 6,607 | 5,976 | 6,000 | 6,426 |
| Decennial Census | 6,521 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6,949 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.2
Male Median Age: 36.7
Female Median Age: 37.6
| 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 | 238 | 241 | 228 | 184 | 241 | 251 | 259 | 166 | 195 | 148 | 214 | 265 | 227 | 219 | 152 | 88 | 41 | 38 |
| Female | 266 | 231 | 209 | 151 | 235 | 306 | 253 | 217 | 180 | 197 | 234 | 221 | 204 | 220 | 181 | 96 | 61 | 92 |
| Total | 504 | 472 | 437 | 335 | 476 | 557 | 512 | 383 | 375 | 345 | 448 | 486 | 431 | 439 | 333 | 184 | 102 | 130 |
| White: | 1,616 | 17.55% |
| Black: | 1,698 | 18.44% |
| Hispanic:* | 3,224 | 35.01% |
| Asian: | 498 | 5.41% |
| American Indian: | 166 | 1.80% |
| Hawaiian: | 26 | 0.28% |
| Other: | 1,981 | 21.51% |
| Total: | 9,209 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,395 | 48.86% | 36.7 years |
| Females: | 3,554 | 51.14% | 37.6 years |
| Total: | 6,949 | 100% | 37.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 5,130 | 79.83% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 69 | 1.07% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 306 | 4.76% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 921 | 19.09% |
| Total Population: | 6,426 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 5,199 | 80.91% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,227 | 19.09% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $23,954, which is well under the state median ($96,334), is up $9,502 (65.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,132. Family households earn a median of $41,563 versus $15,869 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,694). By gender, male median income is $47,862 and female is $38,770, which is far less than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $9,092 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.6%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (28.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $14,452 | $14,870 | $14,404 | $15,023 | $14,579 | $14,758 | $14,549 | $14,484 | $14,822 | $17,270 | $16,976 | $19,942 | $23,954 |
| Median Family Income | $18,214 | $14,648 | $14,156 | $15,319 | $15,689 | $17,778 | $20,148 | $22,969 | $27,127 | $27,362 | $27,901 | $38,548 | $41,563 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,564 | $14,074 | $14,087 | $14,578 | $13,430 | $12,917 | $12,172 | $12,615 | $12,230 | $12,242 | $12,800 | $14,851 | $15,869 |
| Median Male Income | $26,338 | $27,108 | $30,000 | $32,193 | $30,856 | $30,579 | $26,875 | $31,833 | $32,697 | $33,934 | $38,955 | $49,773 | $47,862 |
| Median Female Income | $22,193 | $21,657 | $23,077 | $30,625 | $26,992 | $0 | $26,326 | $25,525 | $26,425 | $26,748 | $26,756 | $35,357 | $38,770 |
| Employed: | 2,568 | 50.40% |
| Unemployed: | 162 | 3.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,365 | 46.42% |
| Total: | 5,095 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 673 | 26.21% |
| Service: | 524 | 20.40% |
| Sales and Office: | 310 | 12.07% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 342 | 13.32% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 719 | 28.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 2,568 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $322,300, which is much lower than the state median ($695,400), is up $62,700 (24.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $105,400. The median gross rent is $864, which is much lower than the state median ($1,956), is up $293 (51.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $257. Of occupied housing, owners make up 5.52% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 94.48% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.75%, which is much higher than the state rate (7.55%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,600 | $187,500 | $155,600 | $160,200 | $133,300 | $160,800 | $165,900 | $218,800 | $216,900 | $263,500 | $265,400 | $358,200 | $322,300 |
| Less than $500: | 591 | 19.49% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,169 | 38.56% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 718 | 23.68% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 378 | 12.47% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 46 | 1.52% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 9 | 0.30% |
| No Rent: | 121 | 3.99% |
| Total: | 3,032 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $571 | $577 | $566 | $567 | $573 | $577 | $588 | $588 | $607 | $639 | $721 | $830 | $864 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 177 | 5.52% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3,032 | 94.48% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 3,209 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 3,209 | 80.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 790 | 19.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,999 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 546 | 13.65% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3,453 | 86.35% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,999 | 100% |
In 2023, 17.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 69.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.60%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 22.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 71.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 20.80%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 30.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 18.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (63.86%). College enrollment is 15.75%, which is markedly below the state rate (30.00%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 583 | 12.96% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 776 | 17.25% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,322 | 29.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 861 | 19.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 181 | 4.02% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 405 | 9.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 370 | 8.23% |
| Total: | 4,498 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,139 | 69.79% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 775 | 17.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,443 | 21.90% |
| Public Insurance: | 4,535 | 68.82% |
| No Insurance: | 612 | 9.29% |
| Total: | 6,590 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 5,978 | 90.71% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 50.8% | 54.8% | 61.6% | 59.5% | 58.7% | 52.5% | 50.7% | 46.7% | 38.8% | 26.4% | 27.8% | 24.1% | 20.8% |
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: | 58 | 4.89% |
| Kindergarten: | 66 | 5.56% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 758 | 63.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 118 | 9.94% |
| College or graduate school: | 187 | 15.75% |
| Total: | 1,187 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 124 | 10.45% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 942 | 79.36% |
ZIP Code 95202 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 361 business establishments, employing about 5,977 people with an annual payroll of $440,818,000. USPS data shows 3,465 residential mailboxes and 803 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 3,465Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 803Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,254Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 941Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 2,392Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 361Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $140,237,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $440,818,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5,977Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95202 is located in San Joaquin County, California, within the Stockton-Lodi, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44700) and California's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 787,416 people, about 0.88% of whom live in ZIP Code 95202. It covers 1.06 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Stockton-Lodi, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 44700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 787,416Source: Census |
| MSA: | Stockton-Lodi, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.06 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1245.28 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0675000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Stockton city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 95202 is in the Stockton Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 10 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 November 1, 2025.