Winton, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95388
Merced County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,074
- 130/sq mi High-density area
- $57,493
- Median income Below-median income area
- $345,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 8.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 130
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95388 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 95388 (Winton, CA) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 339.9 in 2023 to 361.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95388 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winton, Merced County, California, home to 13,074 residents across 100.4 square miles, a density of 130 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95388 reports a modest median household income of $57,493 (43% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,629. Unemployment is 11.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $345,100 (55% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,155; owner occupancy is 49.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Merced County, so 95388 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 95388
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winton, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95388.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 95388, Winton, 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
13,074
Population
100.4
Area (sq mi)
130
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95388?
30.3
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
31.2%
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?
$57,493
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$24,629
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95388 ranks among California ZIPs
Winton, 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)
$57,493 12th percentile higher than 12% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,078housing units
4,078
Total Housing Units
3,849
Occupied Units
229
Vacant Units
3.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,100
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,155
Median Rent
1982
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)
361
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+261%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95388 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +261% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.1% | 251 |
| 2021 | +18.2% | 296 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 344 |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 340 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 361 |
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 89 business establishments in ZIP 95388, employing approximately 466 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,458,000.
89
Businesses
466
Employees
$21.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 20.2% |
| Construction | 17 | 19.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.4% |
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 95388 vs 95312 →
ZIP 95388 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95301
Atwater (95301)
37,073 residents
- 95348
Merced (95348)
30,805 residents
- 95388 13,074
Winton (95388)
13,074 residents
- 95316 6,573
Denair (95316)
6,573 residents
- 95303 912
Ballico (95303)
912 residents
- 95312 268
Cressey (95312)
268 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95388 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95388 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95303
Ballico (95303)
$144,375 median income
- 95316
Denair (95316)
$97,764 median income
- 95312
Cressey (95312)
$80,625 median income
- 95301
Atwater (95301)
$68,349 median income
- 95348
Merced (95348)
$64,944 median income
- 95388 $57,493
Winton (95388)
$57,493 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95388 ranks #6 of 6 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 95388, 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 (13,074 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 95388 in?
ZIP code 95388 (Winton) is located in Merced County, California. Merced County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/merced-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95388?
ZIP code 95388 in Winton, CA has a population of 13,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95388?
The median household income in ZIP 95388 is $57,493, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95388?
The median home value in ZIP 95388 is $345,100, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95388?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95388 is White at 22.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 79.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95388?
ZIP code 95388 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95388?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95388 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (17), Transportation and warehousing (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95388?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95388 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 261%. 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 95388?
In ZIP code 95388, 37.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 95388?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95388 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95388?
In ZIP code 95388, approximately 49.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95388?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95388 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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