Stockton, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95215
San Joaquin County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,224
- 95/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,888
- Median income Near-median income area
- $398,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stockton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 95
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95215 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 95215 (Stockton, CA) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 350.6 in 2023 to 372.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95215 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, with 23,224 residents across 245.2 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95215 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,888 (29% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,605. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $398,300 (48% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,328; owner occupancy is 59.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Joaquin County, so 95215 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 95215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stockton, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95215.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
71 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
46 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
43 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 95215, 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
23,224
Population
245.2
Area (sq mi)
95
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95215?
36.9
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
27.6%
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?
$71,888
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$25,605
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
36.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95215 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)
$71,888 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
7,276housing units
7,276
Total Housing Units
6,580
Occupied Units
696
Vacant Units
3.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$398,300
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,328
Median Rent
1965
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
373
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+273%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95215 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +273% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 249 |
| 2021 | +19.3% | 297 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 340 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 351 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 373 |
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 446 business establishments in ZIP 95215, employing approximately 11,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $782,776,000.
446
Businesses
11,847
Employees
$782.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 71 | 15.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 67 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 59 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 0.9% |
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 95215 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95336
Manteca (95336)
42,675 residents
- 95210
Stockton (95210)
39,009 residents
- 95205
Stockton (95205)
38,069 residents
- 95212
Stockton (95212)
25,239 residents
- 95215
Stockton (95215)
23,224 residents
- 95320 12,819
Escalon (95320)
12,819 residents
- 95202 6,521
Stockton (95202)
6,521 residents
- 95231 4,374
French Camp (95231)
4,374 residents
- 95236 4,223
Linden (95236)
4,223 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95215 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95215 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
- 95236
Linden (95236)
$104,703 median income
- 95231
French Camp (95231)
$90,417 median income
- 95336
Manteca (95336)
$89,172 median income
- 95320
Escalon (95320)
$82,572 median income
- 95215
Stockton (95215)
$71,888 median income
- 95210
Stockton (95210)
$67,991 median income
- 95205
Stockton (95205)
$60,325 median income
- 95202 $31,020
Stockton (95202)
$31,020 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95215 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95215, 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 (23,224 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 95215 in?
ZIP code 95215 (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 95215?
ZIP code 95215 in Stockton, CA has a population of 23,224 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95215?
The median household income in ZIP 95215 is $71,888, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95215?
The median home value in ZIP 95215 is $398,300, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95215?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95215 is White at 30.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95215?
ZIP code 95215 has 446 business establishments employing approximately 11,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95215?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95215 are: Transportation and warehousing (71), Wholesale trade (67), Construction (59). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95215?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95215 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 273%. 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 95215?
In ZIP code 95215, 40.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 95215?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95215 is 36.6 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 95215?
In ZIP code 95215, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95215?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95215 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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