PlainZIP

Stockton, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95202

San Joaquin County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,521
2,336/sq mi
$31,020
Median income
$377,400
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stockton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
2,336
people per sq mi
9%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95202 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, home to 6,521 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 2,336 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95202 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,020 (69% below the California average), while per-capita income is $23,093. Local economic indicators show a 27.5% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $377,400 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $934 per month, and 8.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Joaquin County, so you can benchmark 95202 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 95202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stockton, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95202.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95202, Stockton, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,521

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

2,336

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95202?

35.1

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

21.4%

Foreign-Born

White 21.9%
African American 24.3%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$31,020

Median Household Income

-69% vs state

$23,093

Per Capita Income

27.5%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

37.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95202 ranks nationally

Stockton, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$31,020 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,071

Total Housing Units

3,380

Occupied Units

691

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 8.9%
Renter 91.1%

$377,400

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$934

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 361 business establishments in ZIP 95202, employing approximately 5,977 people with a combined annual payroll of $440,818,000.

361

Businesses

5,977

Employees

$440.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 70 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 67 18.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 37 10.3%
Retail trade 30 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.8%
Finance and insurance 18 5.0%
Manufacturing 10 2.8%
Information 10 2.8%
Construction 9 2.5%
Educational services 7 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.7%
Wholesale trade 4 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 95202 vs 95205 →

ZIP 95202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95202 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 95202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 95202 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
95205 Stockton, CA 38,069 1.5 mi
95211 Stockton, CA 1,545 2.0 mi
95204 Stockton, CA 27,786 2.0 mi
95203 Stockton, CA 15,696 2.4 mi
95207 Stockton, CA 47,965 3.6 mi
95210 Stockton, CA 39,009 4.9 mi
95231 French Camp, CA 4,374 5.9 mi
95212 Stockton, CA 25,239 6.9 mi
95215 Stockton, CA 23,224 7.4 mi
95209 Stockton, CA 39,488 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Joaquin County

95206 standard
Stockton, CA
Pop: 65,004
95376 standard
Tracy, CA
Pop: 49,859
95207 standard
Stockton, CA
Pop: 47,965
95240 standard
Lodi, CA
Pop: 47,172
95336 standard
Manteca, CA
Pop: 42,675
95209 standard
Stockton, CA
Pop: 39,488

Related Areas

San Joaquin County Stockton, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95202 in? ▼
ZIP code 95202 (Stockton) is located in San Joaquin County, California. San Joaquin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-joaquin-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95202? ▼
ZIP code 95202 in Stockton, CA has a population of 6,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95202? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95202 is $31,020, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95202? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95202 is $377,400, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95202? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95202 is African American at 24.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95202? ▼
ZIP code 95202 has 361 business establishments employing approximately 5,977 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95202? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95202 are: Other services (except public administration) (70), Health care and social assistance (67), Professional, scientific, and technical services (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95202? ▼
In ZIP code 95202, 42.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95202? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95202 is 37.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95202? ▼
In ZIP code 95202, approximately 8.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95202? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95202 is 27.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.