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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 95686 has 1,338 residents and 438 households (average 2.99 persons per household). The median age is 37.7 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (37.4%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).

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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:	1,338Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	1,123Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	41.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$43,482Source: Census ACS

Households:	438Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$429,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.99Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.36Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	1,020	1,014	1,020	965	1,007	1,079	1,021	1,209	1,262	1,133	1,155	1,194	1,123
Decennial Census	1,405	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1,338	--	--	--

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: 37.7

Male Median Age: 35.8

Female Median Age: 38.9

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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	35	47	67	57	39	37	43	38	42	49	38	37	48	32	32	15	10	9
Female	33	41	41	53	44	36	46	47	51	38	35	56	51	26	26	13	13	13
Total	68	88	108	110	83	73	89	85	93	87	73	93	99	58	58	28	23	22

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	485	25.25%
Black:	36	1.87%
Hispanic:*	811	42.22%
Asian:	82	4.27%
American Indian:	6	0.31%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	501	26.08%
Total:	1,921	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	675	50.45%	35.8 years
Females:	663	49.55%	38.9 years
Total:	1,338	100%	37.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	792	70.53%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	18	1.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	119	10.60%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	194	27.87%
Total Population:	1,123	100%
Total Native Population:	810	72.13%
Total Foreign-born Population:	313	27.87%

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 $43,482, which is considerably lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $3,732 (9.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,426. Family households earn a median of $47,321 versus $27,222 for nonfamily households (a difference of $20,099). By gender, male median income is $36,786 and female is $27,083, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $9,703 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.6%, which is below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.6%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$39,750	$31,957	$30,491	$31,438	$30,721	$33,672	$38,068	$41,094	$33,056	$40,333	$32,083	$38,611	$43,482
Median Family Income	$50,450	$42,031	$35,000	$35,556	$35,859	$36,354	$53,750	$55,000	$30,938	$39,643	$32,303	$44,554	$47,321
Median NonFamily Income	$23,583	$28,438	$23,281	$19,375	$19,444	$21,563	$18,942	$22,150	$28,971	$31,563	$28,889	$30,865	$27,222
Median Male Income	$40,139	$51,000	$39,688	$35,000	$0	$25,500	$30,909	$33,063	$31,719	$33,438	$31,188	$38,824	$36,786
Median Female Income	$22,212	$28,125	$25,417	$37,778	$0	$36,111	$37,222	$38,088	$26,111	$25,893	$27,500	$32,188	$27,083

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	476	54.59%
Unemployed:	44	5.05%
Not In Labor Force:	352	40.37%
Total:	872	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	136	28.57%
Service:	61	12.82%
Sales and Office:	46	9.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	127	26.68%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	106	22.27%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	476	100%

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 $429,800, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $242,300 (129.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $192,300. The median gross rent is $864, which is much lower than the state median ($1,956), is up $257 (42.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $74. Of occupied housing, owners make up 51.98% (60.41% with a mortgage, 39.59% free-and-clear) and renters 48.02% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.79%, which is markedly below 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$187,500	$139,100	$142,800	$144,300	$148,800	$137,500	$208,300	$250,000	$237,500	$239,800	$311,000	$357,600	$429,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	21	11.54%
$500 to $999:	91	50.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	28	15.38%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	20	10.99%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	22	12.09%
Total:	182	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$607	$605	$572	$603	$683	$807	$818	$861	$790	$776	$736	$834	$864

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	119	31.40%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	78	20.58%
Renter Occupied:	182	48.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	379	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	379	92.21%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	32	7.79%
Total Housing Units:	411	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	305	74.21%
Multi-Family Units:	35	8.52%
Other Units:	71	17.27%
Total Housing Units:	411	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 11.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 68.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.50%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 41.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 56.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 22.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), up 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.00 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 (46.84%). College enrollment is 20.27%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	96	13.85%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	126	18.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	189	27.27%
Some college, no degree:	167	24.10%
Associate's degree:	36	5.19%
Bachelor's degree:	71	10.25%
Graduate or professional degree:	8	1.15%
Total:	693	100%
High school or higher:	471	67.97%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	79	11.40%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	461	38.58%
Public Insurance:	639	53.47%
No Insurance:	95	7.95%
Total:	1,195	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,100	92.05%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	19.5%	23.1%	27.4%	22.5%	30.6%	21.0%	18.3%	20.8%	30.7%	25.6%	33.5%	28.2%	22.7%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	25	8.31%
Kindergarten:	23	7.64%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	141	46.84%
High school (grades 9-12):	51	16.94%
College or graduate school:	61	20.27%
Total:	301	100%
Early Childhood:	48	15.95%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	215	71.43%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Thornton, California
County:	San Joaquin County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:14:01 PM
Population:	1,338 [See All]
Area Codes:	209 / 350
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	38.1883, -121.4879
Land Area:	32.394 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/95686/zip-code-95686.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	796Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	13Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$4,613,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$18,202,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	246Source: CBP

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:	32.394 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.365 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:	0678568Source: Census
Place Name:	Thornton CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 95686 in Thornton, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 95686

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95686

Sources & References