Lockeford, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95237

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

3,167
153/sq mi
$87,117
Median income
$490,500
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lockeford pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
153
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95237 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95237 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.7 square miles in Lockeford, San Joaquin County, California. The area is home to 3,167 residents, producing a population density of 153 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 95237 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95237 sits at $87,117 (14% below the California average), while per-capita income is $46,104. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $490,500 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,286 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95237 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Joaquin County, so you can benchmark 95237 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 95237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95237.

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 95237, Lockeford, 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

3,167

Population

20.7

Area (sq mi)

153

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95237?

42.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 62.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%

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?

$87,117

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$46,104

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95237 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,117 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,529

Total Housing Units

1,529

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$490,500

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,286

Median Rent

1982

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

-4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95237 have decreased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 232
2021 +15.3% 267
2022 +11.3% 297
2023 +1.5% 302
2024 -4.7% 287

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 72 business establishments in ZIP 95237, employing approximately 704 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,276,000.

72

Businesses

704

Employees

$28.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 19.4%
Accommodation and food services 12 16.7%
Construction 9 12.5%
Manufacturing 6 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 8.3%
Finance and insurance 5 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.2%

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 95237 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 95237 ranks #7 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 95237 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 95237 ranks #6 of 8 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 3.4 mi
95220 Acampo, CA 7,273 5.4 mi
95227 Clements, CA 941 6.6 mi
95212 Stockton, CA 25,239 8.9 mi
95632 Galt, CA 29,269 9.8 mi
95236 Linden, CA 4,223 10.7 mi
95210 Stockton, CA 39,009 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95237 in?
ZIP code 95237 (Lockeford) 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 95237?
ZIP code 95237 in Lockeford, CA has a population of 3,167 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95237?
The median household income in ZIP 95237 is $87,117, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95237?
The median home value in ZIP 95237 is $490,500, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95237 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95237?
ZIP code 95237 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95237 are: Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95237?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95237 decreased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 95237?
In ZIP code 95237, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 95237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95237 is 28.1 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 95237?
In ZIP code 95237, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95237 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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