ZIP Code 95242 in Lodi, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Lodi, California
County:San Joaquin County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:04:07 PM
Population:27,341 [See All]
Area Codes:209 / 350
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.1471, -121.4314
Land Area:90.87 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 95242 has 27,341 residents and 10,534 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 42.1 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.2%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:27,341Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:27,860Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:30,624Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:300.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$99,709Source: Census ACS
Households:10,534Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$549,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.57Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.91Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--25,03325,35125,52526,18726,34325,75226,34926,23526,40927,34027,44827,43327,860
Decennial Census25,393------------------27,341------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 42.1

Male Median Age: 40.1

Female Median Age: 44.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male769851888879728757834835780679801826906823669469322300
Female7068218508536497878608478427748449831,059939823603421564
Total1,4751,6721,7381,7321,3771,5441,6941,6821,6221,4531,6451,8091,9651,7621,4921,072743864
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,10159.18%
Black:3241.06%
Hispanic:*6,84722.38%
Asian:1,9746.45%
American Indian:2490.81%
Hawaiian:740.24%
Other:3,0199.87%
Total:30,588100%
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:13,11647.97%40.1 years
Females:14,22552.03%44.4 years
Total:27,341100%42.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:24,54888.11%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2490.89%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,5605.60%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,50310.99%
Total Population:27,860100%
Total Native Population:24,79789.01%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,06310.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $99,709, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $31,667 (46.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,626. Family households earn a median of $123,220 versus $53,131 for nonfamily households (a difference of $70,089). By gender, male median income is $75,432 and female is $64,041, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,391 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is trails slightly the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$68,042$69,019$65,601$64,355$64,493$64,899$66,626$68,611$73,083$75,491$80,726$96,161$99,709
Median Family Income$82,136$82,582$75,760$74,217$73,544$77,643$79,630$81,332$89,470$93,393$106,020$121,589$123,220
Median NonFamily Income$42,673$44,315$44,314$43,893$39,385$41,282$41,511$40,669$41,600$42,391$45,763$46,907$53,131
Median Male Income$62,913$64,227$61,492$61,573$55,645$56,569$60,649$60,367$61,660$66,591$66,898$72,995$75,432
Median Female Income$46,563$50,412$45,333$45,080$46,635$45,544$42,291$44,846$45,197$44,262$50,588$61,756$64,041
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:13,02857.57%
Unemployed:1,0994.86%
Not In Labor Force:8,50237.57%
Total:22,629100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:5,66543.48%
Service:1,85014.20%
Sales and Office:2,62620.16%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,39910.74%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,48811.42%
Total Civilian Employed Population:13,028100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $549,700, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $213,500 (63.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $169,500. The median gross rent is $1,925, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $724 (60.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $481. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.87% (67.36% with a mortgage, 32.64% free-and-clear) and renters 31.13% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.36%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$336,200$295,600$273,800$272,300$283,400$304,600$322,100$355,300$380,200$404,200$440,100$518,400$549,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:832.54%
$500 to $999:1103.37%
$1,000 to $1,499:49515.17%
$1,500 to $1,999:94929.09%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,03031.58%
$2,500 to $2,999:2156.59%
$3,000 or more:1083.31%
No Rent:2728.34%
Total:3,262100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,201$1,174$1,147$1,167$1,167$1,181$1,300$1,402$1,444$1,558$1,656$1,815$1,925
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,86146.39%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,35522.48%
Renter Occupied:3,26231.13%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,478100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,47893.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):7126.36%
Total Housing Units:11,190100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:9,03980.78%
Multi-Family Units:1,86616.68%
Other Units:2852.55%
Total Housing Units:11,190100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 31.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is generally lower than the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 92.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.20%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.80%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), up 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.37%). College enrollment is 22.67%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7894.08%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7653.96%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,71224.39%
Some college, no degree:4,90325.38%
Associate's degree:2,04010.56%
Bachelor's degree:4,07421.09%
Graduate or professional degree:2,03810.55%
Total:19,321100%
High school or higher:17,76791.96%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,11231.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:20,17363.10%
Public Insurance:10,34332.35%
No Insurance:1,4534.55%
Total:31,969100%
Has Health Insurance:30,51695.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.5%4.2%6.4%6.5%7.1%6.0%6.5%5.5%3.5%3.8%3.9%3.7%4.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:1351.92%
Kindergarten:2703.84%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,18845.37%
High school (grades 9-12):1,84126.20%
College or graduate school:1,59322.67%
Total:7,027100%
Early Childhood:4055.76%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,29975.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 95242 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 562 business establishments, employing about 7,950 people with an annual payroll of $373,176,000. USPS data shows 11,916 residential mailboxes and 510 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,916Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:510Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,100Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,998Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:982Source: USPS
# of Businesses:562Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$87,314,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$373,176,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7,950Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 95242 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 3.47% of whom live in ZIP Code 95242. It covers 90.87 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.819 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:90.87 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.819 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:0642202Source: Census
Place Name:Lodi city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


95245 | | 95241

Schools in ZIP Code 95242


ZIP Code 95242 is in the Lodi Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 13 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Erma B. Reese Elementary 1800 W. Elm St.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Lakewood Elementary 1100 N. Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Lodi High 3 S. Pacific Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Lodi Middle 945 S. Ham Ln.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Vinewood Elementary 1600 W. Tokay St.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Independence 13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Henderson 13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Millswood Middle 233 N. Mills Ave.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary 2375 Giannoni Way
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Woodbridge 1290 Lilac St.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Walter J. Katnich Community Day 13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Valley Robotics Academy 13451 N. Extension Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Lodi Unified School District
Vista Oaks Charter 315 S. Lower Sacramento Ste. A
Lodi, CA 95242
Lodi Christian School 751 S Lower Sacramento Road, Bldg E
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Private School
Jim Elliot Christian High School 2695 W Vine St
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Private School
Vcms 205 S Allen Dr
Lodi, CA 95242
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95242


Advanced College-Stockton 8838 West Lane
Stockton, CA 95120-3145
Type: Post Secondary
Humphreys University-Stockton And Modesto Campuses 6650 Inglewood Ave
Stockton, CA 95207-3896
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Stockton 1313 West Robinhood Drive B
Stockton, CA 95207-5509
Type: Post Secondary
San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
Type: Post Secondary
United Education Institute-Uei College Stockton 4994 Claremont Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207-0000
Type: Post Secondary
California College Of Barbering And Cosmetology 1024 E March Lane
Stockton, CA 95210
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 October 1, 2025.

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