Linden, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95236

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

4,223
15/sq mi
$104,703
Median income
$650,500
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Linden pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95236 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95236 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 279.7 square miles in Linden, San Joaquin County, California. The area is home to 4,223 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95236 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95236 sits at $104,703 (3% above the California average), while per-capita income is $43,063. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 17.1%. On housing, the median home value is $650,500 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,582 per month, and 59.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95236 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Joaquin County, so you can benchmark 95236 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 95236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95236.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95236, Linden, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,223

Population

279.7

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95236?

39.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%

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?

$104,703

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$43,063

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95236 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,703 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,881

Total Housing Units

1,670

Occupied Units

211

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.3%
Renter 40.7%

$650,500

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,582

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95236 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.8% 226
2021 +15.8% 262
2022 +6.7% 279
2023 +0.9% 282
2024 +5.6% 298

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 75 business establishments in ZIP 95236, employing approximately 903 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,009,000.

75

Businesses

903

Employees

$65.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 20.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 9.3%
Wholesale trade 6 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.0%
Manufacturing 5 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.7%
Retail trade 4 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.0%

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 95236 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 95236 ranks #3 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 95236 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 95236 ranks #2 of 5 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
95240 Lodi, CA 47,172 8.3 mi
95215 Stockton, CA 23,224 9.4 mi
95230 Farmington, CA 718 9.7 mi
95237 Lockeford, CA 3,167 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95236 in?
ZIP code 95236 (Linden) 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 95236?
ZIP code 95236 in Linden, CA has a population of 4,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95236?
The median household income in ZIP 95236 is $104,703, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95236?
The median home value in ZIP 95236 is $650,500, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95236 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95236?
ZIP code 95236 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 903 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95236 are: Construction (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95236?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95236 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 95236?
In ZIP code 95236, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95236?
In ZIP code 95236, approximately 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95236 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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