PlainZIP

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
$57,493
Median income
$345,100
Median home value
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $24,629. Poverty here runs at 15.0%, with unemployment measured at 11.3%. Housing costs here run $345,100 for a typical home value (55% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,155 a month; 49.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Merced County, letting you compare 95388 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 95388?

30.3

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

31.2%

Foreign-Born

White 22.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 79.6%

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

$24,629

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95388 ranks nationally

Winton, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,493 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 37.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,078

Total Housing Units

3,849

Occupied Units

229

Vacant Units

3.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.5%
Renter 50.5%

$345,100

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$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

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ZIP 95388 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 95388 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 95388 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 95388 ranks #6 of 6 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
95312 Cressey, CA 268 3.4 mi
95348 Merced, CA 30,805 5.2 mi
95303 Ballico, CA 912 5.9 mi
95301 Atwater, CA 37,073 7.3 mi
95316 Denair, CA 6,573 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Merced County

93635 standard
Los Banos, CA
Pop: 38,776
95301 standard
Atwater, CA
Pop: 37,073
95340 standard
Merced, CA
Pop: 33,931
95341 standard
Merced, CA
Pop: 32,967
95348 standard
Merced, CA
Pop: 30,805
95334 standard
Livingston, CA
Pop: 15,457

Related Areas

Merced County Winton, CA California

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.