95317 ZIP Code — El Nido, CA

Merced County, California

ZIP code 95317 is located in El Nido, California, within Merced County. It covers approximately 46.19 square miles and serves a population of 948 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209.

About ZIP code 95317

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $450,000. Renters make up the majority at 78%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($53,555) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 42% of households.

948
population
46.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95317 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95317

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City Status
El Nido Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
93620 Dos Palos (7.5 mi) 95341 Merced (8.2 mi) 95343 Merced (12.1 mi) 95301 Atwater (13.2 mi) 93610 Chowchilla (14.3 mi) 95348 Merced (16.2 mi) 95365 Planada (18.4 mi) 95340 Merced (18.7 mi) 93622 Firebaugh (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 948
Population density 21 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 047
Geography
Land area 46.19 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 37.1296
Longitude -120.5206
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 209
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.7% 44.8% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 33.4% 31.9% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 13.2% 18.6% 26.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 4.7% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

948
Population
21
People per sq mi
28.5
Median age
$53,555
Median household income
$25,208
Per capita income
$450,000
Median home value
$962
Median monthly rent
22.4%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
85
Housing units
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
40
50
5–9
45
46
10–14
41
59
15–19
53
26
20–24
24
79
25–34
71
88
35–44
78
55
45–54
49
16
55–59
14
7
60–64
7
12
65–74
10
12
75–84
11
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831933.6%
18 and over62966.4%
65 and over545.7%
Median age28.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
Other race 31.8%
White 20.1%
Two or more races 7.6%
Black or African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
GroupCount%
Hispanic or Latino61439.3%
Other race49631.8%
White31420.1%
Two or more races1187.6%
Black or African American120.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.7% 44.8% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 33.4% 31.9% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 13.2% 18.6% 26.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 4.7% 13.3%
Under $10k 14.4%
$10k–$15k 0.8%
$15k–$25k 4.6%
$25k–$35k 6.1%
$35k–$50k 12.5%
$50k–$75k 39.2%
$75k–$100k 9.9%
$100k–$150k 5.3%
$200k+ 7.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k14.4%
$10k–$15k0.8%
$15k–$25k4.6%
$25k–$35k6.1%
$35k–$50k12.5%
$50k–$75k39.2%
$75k–$100k9.9%
$100k–$150k5.3%
$200k+7.2%
Median income$53,555

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.5%
$300k–$500k 30.5%
$500k–$1M 23.7%
$1M+ 15.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$450,000
Median rent / month$962
Owner occupied22.4%
Renter occupied77.6%
Vacant9.0%
Single-family detached60.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes38.8%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)3.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200917.3%
1990–199915.2%
1980–198918.0%
1970–197924.2%
1960–19696.2%
1950–19599.7%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier7.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom1.7%
2 bedrooms31.8%
3 bedrooms54.7%
4 bedrooms9.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle17.1%
2 vehicles39.5%
3 or more43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas19.4%
Electricity59.7%
Propane / LP gas11.0%
Wood2.3%
Solar1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18369.6%
Cohabiting couple176.5%
Male householder, no spouse5320.2%
Female householder, no spouse103.8%
Households with children under 1812748.3%
Households with seniors (65+)3312.5%
Average household size3.60

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.8%33.0%
Married56.6%58.6%
Separated2.4%0.0%
Widowed0.0%2.6%
Divorced9.2%5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 33.2%
Some HS, no diploma 14.3%
HS graduate 31.5%
Some college, no degree 12.4%
Associate's degree 1.7%
Bachelor's degree 5.4%
Graduate / professional 1.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher52.5%
Bachelor's or higher6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool20.8%
Kindergarten238.9%
Elementary school12146.7%
High school5019.3%
College / grad school6324.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 52.6%
Manufacturing 11.8%
Education & healthcare 9.3%
Construction 6.6%
Retail trade 6.6%
Transportation & utilities 6.6%
Professional & management 3.6%
Public administration 1.1%
Finance & real estate 0.8%
Wholesale trade 0.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.3%
Service3.6%
Sales & office9.0%
Natural resources & construction50.1%
Production & transportation17.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.2%
Government5.2%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers1.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.5%
Carpool7.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk10.2%
Work from home4.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.2

Poverty

All people 13.0%
Under 18 years 15.0%
18 and over 11.9%
Married-couple families 9.3%
Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security11.8%
Retirement income3.4%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP7.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.4%
High blood pressure26.3%
High cholesterol27.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease5.4%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis18.7%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.1%
Cancer4.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.1%
Binge drinking19.9%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.3%
Depression17.9%
Fair or poor health18.9%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health11.5%
No health insurance23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)62.9%
Visited dentist54.9%
Cholesterol screening86.8%
Teeth loss16.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans274.3%
Disability%
Any disability5.5%
Under 188.2%
18–64 years1.7%
65 and over29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance31.6%
Public insurance53.9%
No insurance17.0%
Uninsured under 195.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only86290.9%
Spanish36242.0%
Other Indo-European32337.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander394.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)52255.1%
Born in same state52255.1%
Born in different state48751.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen42644.9%
Not a US citizen9021.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian333.5%
English161.7%
AncestryCount%
French90.9%
Arab30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.7%
Internet access92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95317

What city is ZIP code 95317 in?

ZIP code 95317 is primarily assigned to El Nido, California.

What county is ZIP code 95317 in?

ZIP code 95317 falls within Merced County, California.

Is ZIP code 95317 mostly rentals?

78% of occupied units in ZIP code 95317 are renter-occupied.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 95317?

Approximately 42% of households in ZIP code 95317 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 95317 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 95317 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95317?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 95317 in?

ZIP code 95317 observes the PST timezone.

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