Mariposa, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95338
Mariposa County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,062
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,485
- Median income Near-median income area
- $393,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mariposa pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95338 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 95338 (Mariposa, CA) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.9 in 2023 to 260.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95338 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mariposa, Mariposa County, California, home to 11,062 residents across 885.0 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95338 reports a modest median household income of $67,485 (34% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,075. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $393,400 (49% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,277; owner occupancy is 73.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mariposa County, so 95338 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 95338
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mariposa, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95338.
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 95338, Mariposa, 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
11,062
Population
885.0
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95338?
55.2
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
4.2%
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?
$67,485
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$41,075
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95338 ranks among California ZIPs
Mariposa, 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)
$67,485 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
5,802housing units
5,802
Total Housing Units
4,750
Occupied Units
1,052
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$393,400
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,277
Median Rent
1987
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95338 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 204 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 234 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 274 |
| 2023 | -8.9% | 250 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 260 |
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 267 business establishments in ZIP 95338, employing approximately 1,682 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,991,000.
267
Businesses
1,682
Employees
$84.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 44 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.1% |
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 95338 vs 95345 →
ZIP 95338 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95338
Mariposa (95338)
11,062 residents
- 95306 970
Catheys Valley (95306)
970 residents
- 95345 708
Midpines (95345)
708 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95338 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95338 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95306
Catheys Valley (95306)
$81,302 median income
- 95345
Midpines (95345)
$68,464 median income
- 95338
Mariposa (95338)
$67,485 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95338 ranks #3 of 3 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 95338, 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 (11,062 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 95338 in?
ZIP code 95338 (Mariposa) is located in Mariposa County, California. Mariposa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mariposa-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95338?
ZIP code 95338 in Mariposa, CA has a population of 11,062 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95338?
The median household income in ZIP 95338 is $67,485, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95338?
The median home value in ZIP 95338 is $393,400, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95338?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95338 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95338?
ZIP code 95338 has 267 business establishments employing approximately 1,682 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95338?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95338 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95338?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95338 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 95338?
In ZIP code 95338, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 95338?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95338 is 34.5 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 95338?
In ZIP code 95338, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95338?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95338 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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