Empire, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95319

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

1,749
1,083/sq mi
$45,400
Median income
$354,100
Median home value
6.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Empire pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
1,083
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95319 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95319 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Empire, Stanislaus County, California. The area is home to 1,749 residents, producing a population density of 1,083 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 95319 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95319 sits at $45,400 (55% below the California average), while per-capita income is $24,898. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $354,100 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $1,150 per month, and 53.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95319 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stanislaus County, so you can benchmark 95319 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 →

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 95319, Empire, 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

1,749

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

1,083

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95319?

37.6

Median Age

59.4%

Male

40.6%

Female

35.0%

Foreign-Born

White 46.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%

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?

$45,400

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$24,898

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95319 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,400 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 38.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%

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

What does housing look like?

529

Total Housing Units

442

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.2%
Renter 46.8%

$354,100

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$1,150

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 95319, employing approximately 126 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,351,000.

12

Businesses

126

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 33.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 33.3%

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 95319 vs 95357 →

ZIP 95319 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 95319 ranks #0 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 95319 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 95319 ranks #null of 9 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
95357 Modesto, CA 11,559 2.3 mi
95354 Modesto, CA 25,394 3.4 mi
95355 Modesto, CA 58,311 3.3 mi
95328 Keyes, CA 3,993 5.6 mi
95326 Hughson, CA 9,581 4.4 mi
95351 Modesto, CA 46,458 5.2 mi
95367 Riverbank, CA 23,173 6.5 mi
95307 Ceres, CA 42,753 6.4 mi
95350 Modesto, CA 51,046 6.1 mi
95382 Turlock, CA 36,176 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95319 in?
ZIP code 95319 (Empire) is located in Stanislaus County, California. Stanislaus County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stanislaus-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95319?
ZIP code 95319 in Empire, CA has a population of 1,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95319?
The median household income in ZIP 95319 is $45,400, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95319?
The median home value in ZIP 95319 is $354,100, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95319?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95319 is White at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95319?
ZIP code 95319 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95319?
In ZIP code 95319, 38.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.4% 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 95319?
In ZIP code 95319, approximately 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95319?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95319 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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