Stockton, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95212
San Joaquin County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,239
- 452/sq mi High-density area
- $111,720
- Median income Above-median income area
- $538,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stockton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 452
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95212 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95212 (Stockton, CA) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 271.4 in 2023 to 278.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, with 25,239 residents across 55.9 square miles, a density of 452 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95212 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,720 (10% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,615. The poverty rate is 7.5%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $538,500 (30% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,486; owner occupancy is 77.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Joaquin County, so 95212 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 95212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stockton, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95212.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
100 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 34
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 33
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 31
Accommodation and food services
31 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 95212, 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
25,239
Population
55.9
Area (sq mi)
452
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95212?
38.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
33.4%
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?
$111,720
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$37,615
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95212 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)
$111,720 Top 33% higher than 67% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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
8,357housing units
8,357
Total Housing Units
8,187
Occupied Units
170
Vacant Units
3.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$538,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$2,486
Median Rent
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95212 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 201 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 232 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 270 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 271 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 278 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 353 business establishments in ZIP 95212, employing approximately 3,711 people with a combined annual payroll of $183,117,000.
353
Businesses
3,711
Employees
$183.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 100 | 28.3% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 27 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 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 95212 vs 95210 →
ZIP 95212 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
- 95240
Lodi (95240)
47,172 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
- 95220 7,273
Acampo (95220)
7,273 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95212 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95212 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95220
Acampo (95220)
$114,637 median income
- 95212
Stockton (95212)
$111,720 median income
- 95209
Stockton (95209)
$108,675 median income
- 95240
Lodi (95240)
$82,137 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
- 95205
Stockton (95205)
$60,325 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95212 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95210 | Stockton, CA | 39,009 | 4.0 mi |
| 95205 | Stockton, CA | 38,069 | 6.0 mi |
| 95209 | Stockton, CA | 39,488 | 6.7 mi |
| 95207 | Stockton, CA | 47,965 | 6.1 mi |
| 95240 | Lodi, CA | 47,172 | 6.2 mi |
| 95202 | Stockton, CA | 6,521 | 6.9 mi |
| 95211 | Stockton, CA | 1,545 | 6.6 mi |
| 95220 | Acampo, CA | 7,273 | 10.3 mi |
| 95204 | Stockton, CA | 27,786 | 7.2 mi |
| 95215 | Stockton, CA | 23,224 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95212, 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 (25,239 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 95212 in?
ZIP code 95212 (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 95212?
ZIP code 95212 in Stockton, CA has a population of 25,239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95212?
The median household income in ZIP 95212 is $111,720, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95212?
The median home value in ZIP 95212 is $538,500, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95212?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95212 is Asian at 46.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95212?
ZIP code 95212 has 353 business establishments employing approximately 3,711 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95212?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95212 are: Transportation and warehousing (100), Retail trade (50), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95212?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95212 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95212?
In ZIP code 95212, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 95212?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95212 is 28.3 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 95212?
In ZIP code 95212, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95212?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95212 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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