| City: | Empire, California |
| County: | Stanislaus County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:46 AM |
| Population: | 2,130 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 209 / 350 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.6414, -120.9067 |
| Land Area: | 2.525 sq mi |
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Empire is a small community in California's Central Valley, located in Stanislaus County about 10 miles south of Modesto. With 2,130 residents and 648 households, Empire operates as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery available within the 95319 ZIP code boundaries, making the post office an essential service point for all 941 boxholders.
The post office serves more than just local residents. With 941 PO Boxes for 648 local households, the adoption rate of 1.45 means the Empire post office extends service to surrounding areas. People from nearby communities without their own delivery infrastructure travel here for mail access. Despite the PO Box Only designation, ZIP+4 records show mixed urban and rural carrier routes serving 18 distinct streets, led by Yosemite Boulevard with 94 delivery records.
Empire's demographics show a working-class community. Median household income sits at $44,904, below California's average. About 64% of occupied housing units are rentals (415 of 648 homes). The workforce is heavily concentrated in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, with 633 workers in this sector out of the total employed population. This makes sense given Empire's location along major Central Valley transportation corridors.
Home to 2,130 people in just half a square mile (0.48 sq mi), Empire has a compact footprint. The median age is 37.6 years. Street names include a mix of alphabetic designations (A Street through I Street) and numbered streets (1st, 3rd), alongside named roads like Santa Fe Avenue and South Avenue. Work-from-home arrangements are common here, with 39.4% of workers reporting remote work, well above national averages.
All mail to Empire addresses requires a PO Box. Standard street addressing isn't available for carrier delivery within this ZIP code. The Empire post office (95319) is the designated facility for the community.
Street names mix alphabetic designations (A through I Streets), numbered streets, and named roads like Yosemite Boulevard and Santa Fe Avenue.
ZIP Code 95319 has 2,130 residents and 648 households (average 3.11 persons per household). The median age is 37.6 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.0%) and White (49.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.0%, 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: | 2,130Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,327Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 843.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,400Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 648Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $354,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.81Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,428 | 1,191 | 1,490 | 1,581 | 1,591 | 1,593 | 1,687 | 1,529 | 1,745 | 1,548 | 1,658 | 1,651 | 1,580 | 1,327 |
| Decennial Census | 1,749 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,130 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.6
Male Median Age: 36.6
Female Median Age: 39.2
| 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 | 73 | 66 | 75 | 81 | 67 | 73 | 78 | 96 | 66 | 78 | 74 | 78 | 63 | 48 | 38 | 20 | 12 | 9 |
| Female | 64 | 66 | 83 | 51 | 73 | 57 | 44 | 100 | 73 | 64 | 62 | 75 | 81 | 41 | 32 | 32 | 25 | 12 |
| Total | 137 | 132 | 158 | 132 | 140 | 130 | 122 | 196 | 139 | 142 | 136 | 153 | 144 | 89 | 70 | 52 | 37 | 21 |
| White: | 1,063 | 35.78% |
| Black: | 38 | 1.28% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,172 | 39.45% |
| Asian: | 33 | 1.11% |
| American Indian: | 66 | 2.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 4 | 0.13% |
| Other: | 595 | 20.03% |
| Total: | 2,971 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,095 | 51.41% | 36.6 years |
| Females: | 1,035 | 48.59% | 39.2 years |
| Total: | 2,130 | 100% | 37.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 852 | 64.20% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 11 | 0.83% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 98 | 7.39% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 366 | 34.97% |
| Total Population: | 1,327 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 863 | 65.03% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 464 | 34.97% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $45,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $19,884 (77.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,434. Family households earn a median of $42,000 versus $45,800 for nonfamily households (a difference of $3,800). By gender, male median income is $38,281 and female is $37,361, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $920 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.8%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (31.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,516 | $23,750 | $24,469 | $24,814 | $25,208 | $26,503 | $28,861 | $31,512 | $31,966 | $34,784 | $40,724 | $48,933 | $44,904 | $45,400 |
| Median Family Income | $27,277 | $26,273 | $26,392 | $26,725 | $25,227 | $27,788 | $31,047 | $0 | $46,927 | $45,700 | $77,979 | $48,354 | $45,230 | $42,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $3,922 | $4,450 | $4,292 | $5,086 | $0 | $0 | $18,542 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $65,403 | $0 | $45,800 |
| Median Male Income | $45,750 | $23,000 | $22,832 | $24,464 | $24,472 | $26,702 | $32,344 | $37,209 | $36,125 | $38,275 | $36,926 | $39,757 | $35,179 | $38,281 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,055 | $31,458 | $0 | $31,538 | $32,586 | $33,889 | $0 | $37,361 |
| Employed: | 686 | 57.41% |
| Unemployed: | 65 | 5.44% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 444 | 37.15% |
| Total: | 1,195 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 68 | 9.91% |
| Service: | 191 | 27.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 57 | 8.31% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 214 | 31.20% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 156 | 22.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 686 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $354,100, which is well above the national median ($332,700), is up $231,200 (188.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $174,900. The median gross rent is $1,150, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $406 (54.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $368. Of occupied housing, owners make up 53.17% (47.66% with a mortgage, 52.34% free-and-clear) and renters 46.83% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.45%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $122,900 | $122,800 | $99,400 | $102,300 | $0 | $164,200 | $160,900 | $158,200 | $179,200 | $177,600 | $194,700 | $268,900 | $328,800 | $354,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 58 | 28.02% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 127 | 61.35% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 22 | 10.63% |
| $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: | 207 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $744 | $816 | $808 | $714 | $725 | $702 | $719 | $699 | $782 | $862 | $891 | $1,083 | $1,101 | $1,150 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 112 | 25.34% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 123 | 27.83% |
| Renter Occupied: | 207 | 46.83% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 442 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 442 | 83.55% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 87 | 16.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 529 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 399 | 75.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 72 | 13.61% |
| Other Units: | 58 | 10.96% |
| Total Housing Units: | 529 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.40% 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 66.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 32.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 54.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 20.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 14.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 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 (36.90%). College enrollment is 32.14%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 229 | 21.46% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 126 | 11.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 341 | 31.96% |
| Some college, no degree: | 203 | 19.03% |
| Associate's degree: | 100 | 9.37% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 68 | 6.37% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,067 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 712 | 66.73% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 68 | 6.37% |
| Private Insurance: | 430 | 31.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 722 | 53.60% |
| No Insurance: | 195 | 14.48% |
| Total: | 1,347 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,152 | 85.52% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 33.5% | 41.2% | 41.6% | 47.5% | 63.1% | 49.1% | 37.5% | 25.2% | 15.1% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 19.5% | 20.2% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 31 | 36.90% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 26 | 30.95% |
| College or graduate school: | 27 | 32.14% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 57 | 67.86% |
ZIP Code 95319 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 126 people with an annual payroll of $5,351,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 989Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,271,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,351,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 126Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95319 is located in Stanislaus County, California, within the Modesto, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33700) and California's 10th and 13rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 514,453 people, about 0.41% of whom live in ZIP Code 95319. It covers 2.525 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.063 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Modesto, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 514,453Source: Census |
| MSA: | Modesto, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.525 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.063 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10,13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1818.79, 96.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0622622Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Empire CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 95319 is in the Empire Union Elementary School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 8th. 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.