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 High-density area
- $31,020
- Median income Below-median income area
- $377,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stockton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 2nd 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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,093. The poverty rate is 27.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $377,400 (51% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $934; owner occupancy is 8.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Joaquin County, so 95202 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 95202?
35.1
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
21.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$23,093
Per Capita Income
27.5%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
37.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95202 ranks among California ZIPs
Stockton, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$31,020 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,071housing units
4,071
Total Housing Units
3,380
Occupied Units
691
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,400
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 95202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95207
Stockton (95207)
47,965 residents
- 95209
Stockton (95209)
39,488 residents
- 95210
Stockton (95210)
39,009 residents
- 95205
Stockton (95205)
38,069 residents
- 95204
Stockton (95204)
27,786 residents
- 95212
Stockton (95212)
25,239 residents
- 95215
Stockton (95215)
23,224 residents
- 95203 15,696
Stockton (95203)
15,696 residents
- 95202 6,521
Stockton (95202)
6,521 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95202 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95212
Stockton (95212)
$111,720 median income
- 95209
Stockton (95209)
$108,675 median income
- 95231
French Camp (95231)
$90,417 median income
- 95204
Stockton (95204)
$75,548 median income
- 95215
Stockton (95215)
$71,888 median income
- 95207
Stockton (95207)
$69,455 median income
- 95210
Stockton (95210)
$67,991 median income
- 95203
Stockton (95203)
$63,411 median income
- 95205
Stockton (95205)
$60,325 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95202, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,521 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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