95341 ZIP Code — Merced, CA

Merced County, California

ZIP code 95341 is located in Merced, California, within Merced County. It covers approximately 146.83 square miles and serves a population of 34,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209.

About ZIP code 95341

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,600. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $54,448. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 95341 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

34,541

population

146.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95341 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95341

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95341. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Merced	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95343 Merced (4 mi) 95317 El Nido (8.2 mi) 95348 Merced (8.4 mi) 95301 Atwater (9.3 mi) 95340 Merced (10.8 mi) 95365 Planada (11.8 mi) 95388 Winton (13.2 mi) 93620 Dos Palos (14.9 mi) 95333 Le Grand (15.8 mi) 93610 Chowchilla (16.4 mi) 95334 Livingston (16.5 mi) 95303 Ballico (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	34,541
Population density	235 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	146.83 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	37.2453
Longitude	-120.4888
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	52.2%	44.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	18.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.7%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

34,541

Population

235

People per sq mi

27.6

Median age

$54,448

Median household income

$18,888

Per capita income

$265,600

Median home value

$1,089

Median monthly rent

39.8%

Home ownership

29.8%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

3,868

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,499

Under 5

1,419

1,651

5–9

1,561

1,889

10–14

1,788

1,801

15–19

1,703

1,368

20–24

1,294

2,648

25–34

2,506

2,673

35–44

2,528

1,628

45–54

1,541

630

55–59

596

518

60–64

491

935

65–74

885

401

75–84

379

107

85+

102

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12,264	35.5%
18 and over	22,277	64.5%
65 and over	2,809	8.1%
Median age	27.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.4%

Other race 30.8%

White 19%

Two or more races 5.9%

Asian 5.7%

Black or African American 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	18,893	35.4%
Other race	16,431	30.8%
White	10,139	19%
Two or more races	3,128	5.9%
Asian	3,042	5.7%
Black or African American	1,190	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	341	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	270	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	44.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	18.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.7%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$54,448

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 33.8%

$300k–$500k 29.8%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,600
Median rent / month	$1,089
Owner occupied	39.8%
Renter occupied	60.2%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	65.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	30.5%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.0%
Electricity	39.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,056	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	1,092	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,528	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,398	26.4%
Households with children under 18	4,816	53.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,003	22.1%
Average household size	3.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.5%	43.3%
Married	40.1%	38.9%
Separated	2.3%	2.2%
Widowed	2.0%	6.5%
Divorced	6.1%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 24.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	599	5.1%
Kindergarten	463	3.9%
Elementary school	5,553	46.8%
High school	3,225	27.2%
College / grad school	2,021	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.3%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Retail trade 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 5.5%

Professional & management 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.4%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	27.3%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	14.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 29.8%

Under 18 years 42.3%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.4%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	12.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	27.6%
High cholesterol	26.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	18.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	26.0%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	26.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.5%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	82.7%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	679	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.2%
Public insurance	60.6%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	31,623	91.6%
Spanish	8,545	27.0%
Other Indo-European	7,728	24.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	75	0.2%
Other languages	742	2.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,779	68.8%
Born in same state	23,556	68.2%
Born in different state	22,038	63.8%
Foreign born	223	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	10,762	31.2%
Not a US citizen	3,360	31.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	654	1.9%
French	576	1.7%
Arab	457	1.3%
English	144	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	110	0.3%
German	2	0%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.3%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95341

What city is ZIP code 95341 in?

ZIP code 95341 is primarily assigned to Merced, California.

What county is ZIP code 95341 in?

ZIP code 95341 falls within Merced County, California.

Is ZIP code 95341 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 95341 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95341?

30% of residents in ZIP code 95341 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 95341?

Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 95341 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95341?

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 95341 in?

ZIP code 95341 observes the PST timezone.