ZIP Code 95355 in Modesto, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Modesto, California
County:Stanislaus County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:06:41 PM
Population:62,337 [See All]
Area Codes:209 / 350
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.6722, -120.9431
Land Area:9.346 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 95355 has 62,337 residents and 22,313 households (average 2.77 persons per household). The median age is 38.2 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (53.2%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.9%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:62,337Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:60,470Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:62,989Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:6,669.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$83,460Source: Census ACS
Households:22,313Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$447,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.77Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.12Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--59,15959,39259,11159,95559,21058,87258,27959,02859,62159,27259,59760,33860,470
Decennial Census58,311------------------62,337------
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: 38.2

Male Median Age: 36.6

Female Median Age: 39.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,7902,0142,2662,2441,9252,0472,0662,0041,8961,8551,8041,8081,7201,5161,320856484381
Female1,7912,0122,1702,0621,8662,1192,1772,0782,0042,0231,9382,0541,9511,9041,6481,033718793
Total3,5814,0264,4364,3063,7914,1664,2434,0823,9003,8783,7423,8623,6713,4202,9681,8891,2021,174
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:33,14744.94%
Black:2,7133.68%
Hispanic:*20,52027.82%
Asian:6,1318.31%
American Indian:8111.10%
Hawaiian:7351.00%
Other:9,69713.15%
Total:73,754100%
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:29,99648.12%36.6 years
Females:32,34151.88%39.7 years
Total:62,337100%38.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:50,48983.49%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:7281.20%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5,8579.69%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,39615.30%
Total Population:60,470100%
Total Native Population:51,21784.70%
Total Foreign-born Population:9,25315.30%
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 $83,460, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is up $27,198 (48.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,741. Family households earn a median of $94,588 versus $60,489 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,099). By gender, male median income is $76,630 and female is $63,296, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,334 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.4%, which is modestly under the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.0%).

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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$56,262$57,540$55,049$56,646$57,057$59,403$61,570$65,854$66,719$67,205$72,349$80,266$83,460
Median Family Income$66,937$67,409$66,140$67,757$67,939$71,928$72,269$75,919$78,963$79,471$83,566$93,539$94,588
Median NonFamily Income$31,008$31,638$33,373$34,230$36,721$38,605$40,468$40,879$43,440$41,202$47,061$51,897$60,489
Median Male Income$55,507$52,954$51,836$52,455$51,638$54,219$57,132$59,537$58,009$59,509$66,599$71,161$76,630
Median Female Income$39,325$39,674$39,687$39,419$40,378$41,830$45,048$47,092$49,669$51,713$52,790$58,000$63,296
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:28,07958.37%
Unemployed:1,4703.06%
Not In Labor Force:18,56038.58%
Total:48,109100%
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:10,39737.03%
Service:4,97917.73%
Sales and Office:6,33222.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,5419.05%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,83013.64%
Total Civilian Employed Population:28,079100%
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 $447,600, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $199,900 (80.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131,900. The median gross rent is $1,719, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $677 (64.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $489. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.93% (66.21% with a mortgage, 33.79% free-and-clear) and renters 39.07% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.47%, which is considerably 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$247,700$216,300$195,400$203,700$217,500$240,200$265,100$291,500$315,700$330,200$359,200$414,500$447,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2082.49%
$500 to $999:2583.09%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,42829.08%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,69032.22%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,75721.05%
$2,500 to $2,999:4094.90%
$3,000 or more:3974.76%
No Rent:2012.41%
Total:8,348100%
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$1,042$1,065$1,075$1,073$1,079$1,096$1,130$1,177$1,230$1,380$1,509$1,600$1,719
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):8,62140.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,39920.59%
Renter Occupied:8,34839.07%
Total Occupied Housing Units:21,368100%

Occupied Housing Units:21,36896.53%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):7683.47%
Total Housing Units:22,136100%
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:16,68575.37%
Multi-Family Units:4,72221.33%
Other Units:7293.29%
Total Housing Units:22,136100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 89.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.80%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.95%). College enrollment is 27.21%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:1,6203.88%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,6896.44%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):10,41924.97%
Some college, no degree:12,45529.85%
Associate's degree:4,60811.04%
Bachelor's degree:6,46915.50%
Graduate or professional degree:3,4638.30%
Total:41,723100%
High school or higher:37,41489.67%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9,93223.80%
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:40,22660.02%
Public Insurance:24,06135.90%
No Insurance:2,7314.08%
Total:67,018100%
Has Health Insurance:64,28795.92%
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 Poverty9.9%9.6%10.5%10.4%9.9%8.2%8.0%8.5%8.0%5.6%7.0%8.8%9.8%
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:9105.57%
Kindergarten:7294.47%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6,03236.95%
High school (grades 9-12):4,21225.80%
College or graduate school:4,44227.21%
Total:16,325100%
Early Childhood:1,63910.04%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):10,97367.22%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 95355 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 867 business establishments, employing about 11,922 people with an annual payroll of $851,536,000. USPS data shows 22,740 residential mailboxes and 842 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:22,740Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:842Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:25,249Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,506Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:3,385Source: USPS
# of Businesses:867Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$193,636,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$851,536,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,922Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 95355 is located in Stanislaus County, California, within the Modesto, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33700) and California's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 552,250 people, about 11.29% of whom live in ZIP Code 95355. It covers 9.346 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.031 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Modesto, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:33700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:552,250Source: Census
MSA:Modesto, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:9.346 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.031 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1730.82 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0648354Source: Census
Place Name:Modesto city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


95356 | | 95354

Schools in ZIP Code 95355


ZIP Code 95355 is part of 4 school districts, including: Sylvan Union Elementary School District (Grades KG thru 08), Modesto City Elementary School District (Grades KG thru 08), Modesto City High School District (Grades 09 thru 12) and Empire Union Elementary School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 15 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.

Orchard Elementary 1800 Wisdom Way
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Sylvan Union Elementary School District
Elizabeth Ustach Middle 2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Sylvan Union Elementary School District
Coleman F. Brown Elementary 2024 Vera Cruz Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Sylvan Union Elementary School District
Stockard Coffee Elementary 3900 N.view Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Sylvan Union Elementary School District
Sylvan Elementary 2908 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Sylvan Union Elementary School District
Freedom Elementary 2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Sylvan Union Elementary School District
Daniel J. Savage Middle 1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Sylvan Union Elementary School District
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary 3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Sylvan Union Elementary School District
Lakewood Elementary 2920 Midboro Pl.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Modesto City Elementary School District
Rose Avenue Elementary 1120 Rose Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Modesto City Elementary School District
Sonoma Elementary 1325 Sonoma Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Modesto City Elementary School District
Fred C. Beyer High 1717 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Modesto City High School District
Christine Sipherd Elementary 3420 E. Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Empire Union Elementary School District
Thomas Downey High 1000 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Modesto City High School District
James C. Enochs High 3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
District: Modesto City High School District
Orangeburg Christian School 313 E Orangeburg Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School 501 W Granger Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
District: Private SchoolNearby
Small World Christian School 1024 6th St
Modesto, CA 95354
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95355


North Adrian's College Of Beauty Inc 124 Floyd Ave
Modesto, CA 95350-2381
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Modesto 3100 Mchenry Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
Type: Post Secondary
California Beauty School 1115 15th St
Modesto, CA 95354
Type: Post Secondary
Modesto Junior College 435 College Ave
Modesto, CA 95350-5800
Type: Post Secondary
Dehart Technical School 311 Bitritto Way
Modesto, CA 95356-9292
Type: Post Secondary
Yosemite Community College District Office 2201 Blue Gum Ave
Modesto, CA 95358
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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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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