ZIP Code 95236 in Linden, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Linden, California
Counties:San Joaquin County[Primary]
Calaveras County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:56:19 AM
Population:4,476 [See All]
Area Codes:209 / 350
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.0675, -121.0297
Land Area:127.521 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 95236 has 4,476 residents and 1,589 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.0%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:4,476Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:4,490Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:3,877Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:35.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$104,703Source: Census ACS
Households:1,589Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$650,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.81Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.81Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,8243,7523,7683,8293,9294,1964,4474,2234,1994,4584,7564,5184,5064,490
Decennial Census4,223------------------4,476--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.5

Male Median Age: 40.7

Female Median Age: 42.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male111146180187144109137102175143166155150124104764630
Female12116115213013492131105152132141153156137129694254
Total2323073323172782012682073272753073083062612331458884
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,77652.03%
Black:180.34%
Hispanic:*1,62930.53%
Asian:611.14%
American Indian:621.16%
Hawaiian:70.13%
Other:78214.66%
Total:5,335100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,28551.05%40.7 years
Females:2,19148.95%42.2 years
Total:4,476100%41.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,92187.33%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:561.25%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1703.79%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:34311.43%
Total Population:4,490100%
Total Native Population:3,97788.57%
Total Foreign-born Population:51311.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $104,703, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $35,344 (51.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,683. Family households earn a median of $111,114 versus $50,980 for nonfamily households (a difference of $60,134). By gender, male median income is $73,510 and female is $85,167, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,657 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.6%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$69,359$79,353$81,510$76,542$68,426$67,769$70,809$74,184$74,020$74,613$80,221$81,125$96,339$104,703
Median Family Income$76,667$84,569$89,643$80,774$69,491$68,887$85,306$97,847$92,130$72,359$76,700$82,219$122,759$111,114
Median NonFamily Income$34,750$47,375$44,554$61,607$59,464$50,859$55,729$61,375$52,422$59,167$53,306$53,179$48,649$50,980
Median Male Income$67,417$70,266$74,528$74,764$67,500$60,085$62,209$63,682$55,664$61,516$63,512$68,365$70,970$73,510
Median Female Income$36,326$47,857$55,096$49,327$34,634$34,688$34,972$36,831$40,104$41,964$56,375$62,875$74,063$85,167
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,91052.72%
Unemployed:39310.85%
Not In Labor Force:1,32036.43%
Total:3,623100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:71737.54%
Service:36018.85%
Sales and Office:26213.72%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:21411.20%
Production, transportation, and material moving:35718.69%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,910100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $650,500, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $246,300 (60.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $223,300. The median gross rent is $1,582, which is notably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $641 (68.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $827. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.28% (44.75% with a mortgage, 55.25% free-and-clear) and renters 40.72% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.22%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$404,200$383,200$376,700$349,400$346,300$357,600$373,700$385,900$427,200$473,000$501,400$618,700$648,300$650,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:7310.74%
$500 to $999:12117.79%
$1,000 to $1,499:7911.62%
$1,500 to $1,999:14321.03%
$2,000 to $2,499:13319.56%
$2,500 to $2,999:81.18%
$3,000 or more:365.29%
No Rent:8712.79%
Total:680100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$941$736$1,030$733$674$657$734$734$755$1,351$1,435$1,608$1,326$1,582
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):44326.53%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):54732.75%
Renter Occupied:68040.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,670100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,67088.78%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):21111.22%
Total Housing Units:1,881100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,72491.65%
Multi-Family Units:70.37%
Other Units:1507.97%
Total Housing Units:1,881100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 27.80% 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 86.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 48.10%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 5.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 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 high school (43.85%). College enrollment is 23.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:35111.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:692.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):71822.99%
Some college, no degree:88728.40%
Associate's degree:2317.40%
Bachelor's degree:61319.63%
Graduate or professional degree:2548.13%
Total:3,123100%
High school or higher:2,70386.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher:86727.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2,80655.56%
Public Insurance:2,16042.77%
No Insurance:841.66%
Total:5,050100%
Has Health Insurance:4,96698.34%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty12.8%11.1%13.4%12.0%6.3%6.5%6.1%4.0%8.0%7.4%10.4%8.8%6.9%4.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:323.26%
Kindergarten:202.03%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):27127.57%
High school (grades 9-12):43143.85%
College or graduate school:22923.30%
Total:983100%
Early Childhood:525.29%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):72273.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 95236 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 75 business establishments, employing about 903 people with an annual payroll of $65,009,000. USPS data shows 1,380 residential mailboxes and 19 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,380Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:19Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,386Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:966Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:75Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$12,361,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$65,009,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:903Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 95236 is located in San Joaquin County, California, within the Stockton-Lodi, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44700) and California's 5th and 9th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 685,306 people, about 0.65% of whom live in ZIP Code 95236. It covers 127.521 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.796 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Stockton-Lodi, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:44700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:685,306Source: Census
MSA:Stockton-Lodi, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:127.521 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.796 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05,09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1730.82, 1245.28 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0641670Source: Census
Place Name:Linden CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


95237 | | 95234

Schools in ZIP Code 95236


ZIP Code 95236 is in the Linden Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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.

Linden Elementary 18100 East Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
District: Linden Unified School District
Linden High 18527 East Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
District: Linden Unified School District
Pride Continuation 18527 East Main St.
Linden, CA 95236
District: Linden Unified School District
Point Quest Central Valley 12755 N Hwy 88
Lodi, CA 95240
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lodi Academy 1230 S Central Ave
Lodi, CA 95240
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Anne School 200 S Pleasant Ave
Lodi, CA 95240
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95236


California College Of Barbering And Cosmetology 1024 E March Lane
Stockton, CA 95210
Type: Post Secondary
Teachers College Of San Joaquin 2721 Transworld Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
Type: Post Secondary
Uei College-Stockton 4994 Claremont Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Xavier College School Of Nursing 1340 North El Dorado Street
Stockton, CA 95202-1017
Type: Post Secondary
Humphreys University-Stockton And Modesto Campuses 6650 Inglewood Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
Type: Post Secondary
San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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