95365 ZIP Code — Planada, CA

Merced County, California

ZIP code 95365 is located in Planada, California, within Merced County. It covers approximately 3.67 square miles and serves a population of 3,882 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209.

About ZIP code 95365

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $41,394. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 48% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 95365 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,882

population

3.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95365 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95365

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95365. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Planada	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95340 Merced (5.3 mi) 95333 Le Grand (6.1 mi) 95325 Hornitos (8.7 mi) 95306 Catheys Valley (9.7 mi) 95343 Merced (10.1 mi) 95341 Merced (11.8 mi) 95348 Merced (12.3 mi) 95369 Snelling (15.4 mi) 95388 Winton (15.4 mi) 93610 Chowchilla (16.9 mi) 95317 El Nido (18.4 mi) 93653 Raymond (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,882
Population density	1,058 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	3.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.3301
Longitude	-120.3017
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	56.4%	44.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	31.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	18.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,882

Population

1,058

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$41,394

Median household income

$19,063

Per capita income

$225,500

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

50.0%

Home ownership

34.3%

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

714

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

132

156

5–9

130

180

10–14

151

173

15–19

144

135

20–24

113

316

25–34

263

289

35–44

241

181

45–54

152

176

55–59

147

117

60–64

146

65–74

121

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,144	29.5%
18 and over	2,738	70.5%
65 and over	429	11.1%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 38.8%

Other race 32.9%

White 21%

Two or more races 5.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	2,464	38.8%
Other race	2,091	32.9%
White	1,333	21%
Two or more races	373	5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	85	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	44.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	31.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	18.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
Median income	$41,394

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 27.2%

$200k–$300k 54.3%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,500
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	50.0%
Renter occupied	50.0%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	6.9%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.7%
Electricity	40.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	566	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	129	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	255	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	233	19.7%
Households with children under 18	454	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	335	28.3%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.4%	37.2%
Married	42.5%	43.0%
Separated	5.2%	5.4%
Widowed	6.2%	8.1%
Divorced	3.8%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 43.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 19.3%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	45.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	4.9%
Kindergarten	85	8.1%
Elementary school	511	48.4%
High school	231	21.9%
College / grad school	176	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 31.1%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Retail trade 10.1%

Professional & management 8.3%

Public administration 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Other services 4.7%

Construction 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.1%
Service	8.4%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	37.4%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	21.0%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 34.3%

Under 18 years 45.5%

18 and over 29.7%

Married-couple families 28.3%

Female-led households 45.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.2%
Retirement income	10.4%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	27.5%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	18.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	3.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	28.5%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	33.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.2%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	83.8%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	0.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	46.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	23.8%
Public insurance	66.4%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,591	92.5%
Spanish	1,729	48.1%
Other Indo-European	1,729	48.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,168	55.8%
Born in same state	2,168	55.8%
Born in different state	1,866	48.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,714	44.2%
Not a US citizen	466	27.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	76.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95365

What city is ZIP code 95365 in?

ZIP code 95365 is primarily assigned to Planada, California.

What county is ZIP code 95365 in?

ZIP code 95365 falls within Merced County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 95365?

Approximately 48% of households in ZIP code 95365 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95365?

34% of residents in ZIP code 95365 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95365?

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

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95365?

The median household income in ZIP code 95365 is $41,394, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 95365 in?

ZIP code 95365 observes the PST timezone.