95385 ZIP Code — Vernalis, CA

San Joaquin County, California

ZIP code 95385 is located in Vernalis, California, within San Joaquin County. It covers approximately 26.85 square miles and serves a population of 531 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209.

About ZIP code 95385

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. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $60,139. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 95385 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

531

population

26.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95385 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95385

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95385. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vernalis	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	531
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	26.85 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	37.6300
Longitude	-121.2498
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	33.9%	36.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	49.1%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	25.4%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.7%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

531

Population

People per sq mi

29.8

Median age

$60,139

Median household income

$26,412

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

62.7%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

13.9%

Unemployment

133

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	137	25.8%
18 and over	394	74.2%
65 and over	55	10.4%
Median age	29.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.6%

Two or more races 25.2%

Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	366	57.6%
Two or more races	160	25.2%
Hispanic or Latino	104	16.4%
Other race	5	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	36.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	49.1%	30.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	25.4%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.7%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
Median income	$60,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 57.1%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$1M+ 27.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	62.7%
Renter occupied	37.3%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	21.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	61.5%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	33.2%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.3%
1 bedroom	26.0%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	3.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	9.5%
3 or more	48.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	53.2%
Propane / LP gas	45.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	31	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	74	36.8%
Households with children under 18	63	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	21.9%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	37.6%
Married	60.4%	43.2%
Separated	3.6%	10.9%
Widowed	3.6%	0.9%
Divorced	6.5%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	81	77.1%
High school	4	3.8%
College / grad school	20	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.8%

Transportation & utilities 20.8%

Other services 17.6%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Professional & management 5.6%

Construction 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.6%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	47.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.4%
Government	2.8%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.7%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.9%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.9%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.1%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.0%
Public insurance	60.6%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	488	91.9%
Spanish	26	5.3%
Other Indo-European	26	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	462	87.0%
Born in same state	462	87.0%
Born in different state	391	73.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	69	13.0%
Not a US citizen	44	63.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	10%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95385

What city is ZIP code 95385 in?

ZIP code 95385 is primarily assigned to Vernalis, California.

What county is ZIP code 95385 in?

ZIP code 95385 falls within Stanislaus County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95385?

5% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 95385?

17% of residents in ZIP code 95385 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 95385?

ZIP code 95385 has an estimated population of 531 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95385?

The median household income in ZIP code 95385 is $60,139, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 95385 in?

ZIP code 95385 observes the PST timezone.