93665 ZIP Code — South Dos Palos, CA

Merced County, California

ZIP code 93665 is located in South Dos Palos, California, within Merced County. It covers approximately 0.52 square miles and serves a population of 386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209.

About ZIP code 93665

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 93665 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

386

population

0.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93665 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93665

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93665. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Dos Palos	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	386
Population density	742 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	0.52 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.9571
Longitude	-120.6506
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	82.3%	44.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	31.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

386

Population

742

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

Median household income

$16,069

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

58.2%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

25.8%

Unemployment

120

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	10.4%
18 and over	346	89.6%
65 and over	89	23.1%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45%

Black or African American 26.2%

Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

Other race 14.4%

Group	Count	%
White	203	45%
Black or African American	118	26.2%
Hispanic or Latino	65	14.4%
Other race	65	14.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.3%	44.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	31.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	13.3%

Under $10k 17.6%

$15k–$25k 25.5%

$25k–$35k 32.7%

$75k–$100k 24.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.6%
$15k–$25k	25.5%
$25k–$35k	32.7%
$75k–$100k	24.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 43.8%

$200k–$300k 56.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	58.2%
Renter occupied	41.8%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	21.2%
1950–1959	27.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	44.0%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	82.4%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	58.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	114	74.5%
Households with children under 18	37	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	58.2%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.1%	69.6%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	37.9%	30.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 33.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	40	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 69.4%

Education & healthcare 30.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	30.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	69.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.2%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	32.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	19.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	25.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.0%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.9%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	70.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	386	100.0%
Spanish	27	7.0%
Other Indo-European	27	7.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	359	93.0%
Born in same state	359	93.0%
Born in different state	359	93.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	7.0%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93665

What city is ZIP code 93665 in?

ZIP code 93665 is primarily assigned to South Dos Palos, California.

What county is ZIP code 93665 in?

ZIP code 93665 falls within Merced County, California.

Does ZIP code 93665 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 93665 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93665?

17% of residents in ZIP code 93665 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93665 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 93665 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 93665?

ZIP code 93665 has an estimated population of 386 residents, with a density of 738 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 93665 in?

ZIP code 93665 observes the PST timezone.