95319 ZIP Code — Empire, CA

Stanislaus County, California

ZIP code 95319 is located in Empire, California, within Stanislaus County. It covers approximately 2.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,651 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209.

About ZIP code 95319

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $48,933. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 95319 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

1,651

population

2.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95319 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95319

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95319. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Empire	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,651
Population density	653 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	2.53 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.6414
Longitude	-120.9067
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	209

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	39.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	22.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,651

Population

653

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$48,933

Median household income

$22,372

Per capita income

$268,900

Median home value

$1,083

Median monthly rent

48.3%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

290

Housing units

6.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

184

25–34

137

185

35–44

137

164

45–54

123

55–59

104

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	265	16.1%
18 and over	1,386	83.9%
65 and over	87	5.3%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.9%

Hispanic or Latino 22.6%

Other race 15.5%

Two or more races 10%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,065	49.9%
Hispanic or Latino	482	22.6%
Other race	331	15.5%
Two or more races	213	10%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.9%
Asian	15	0.7%
Black or African American	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	39.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	22.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	13.3%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 27.6%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	27.6%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
Median income	$48,933

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 37.2%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 19.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,900
Median rent / month	$1,083
Owner occupied	48.3%
Renter occupied	51.7%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.9%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	37.7%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	17.1%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	40.7%
3 bedrooms	29.8%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	55.8%
2 vehicles	20.5%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.8%
Electricity	18.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	199	35.7%
Cohabiting couple	23	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	172	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	163	29.3%
Households with children under 18	162	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	8.8%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.1%	39.2%
Married	27.1%	36.0%
Separated	0.5%	3.9%
Widowed	4.3%	0.0%
Divorced	24.1%	20.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	125	46.8%
High school	44	16.5%
College / grad school	98	36.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 16.9%

Retail trade 15.9%

Other services 14.2%

Professional & management 11.8%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Education & healthcare 8.0%

Construction 5.5%

Public administration 5.5%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.6%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	29.3%
Production & transportation	31.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.0

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.1%
Retirement income	4.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.4%
Visited dentist	48.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	24.7%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.1%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,555	94.2%
Spanish	370	23.8%
Other Indo-European	370	23.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,198	72.6%
Born in same state	1,188	72.0%
Born in different state	1,053	63.8%
Foreign born	10	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	453	27.4%
Not a US citizen	75	16.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	73	4.4%
French	63	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	92.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95319

What city is ZIP code 95319 in?

ZIP code 95319 is primarily assigned to Empire, California.

What county is ZIP code 95319 in?

ZIP code 95319 falls within Stanislaus County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95319?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 95319?

Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 95319 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95319?

18% of residents in ZIP code 95319 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 95319?

ZIP code 95319 has an estimated population of 1,651 residents, with a density of 654 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95319 in?

ZIP code 95319 observes the PST timezone.