Zip code 95317: El Nido, California

Q: What city is zip code 95317?

95317 is assigned to El Nido, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 95317 in?

95317 is in Merced County, California.

Q: What is the population of 95317?

About 827 people live in 95317, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 95317?

The median household income in 95317 is $57,153.

Q: What zip codes are near 95317?

The closest zip codes to 95317 are 95341, 93620, 93661, 93610, 95343.

Residential delivery areaMerced CountyPacific Time

Population

827

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$367K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,016/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

46 sq mi

18 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 95317

95317 is a rural zip code in El Nido, California (Merced County), covering 46 sq mi of land. About 827 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 35.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $57,153 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $366,700, or 6.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 25% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,016 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.6 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; management; and office and administrative support. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 68% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 95317 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.588
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CA 0.48927th of 1,651 in CA
Self-employed workers19.2%
97th
U.S. 10% · CA 11.4%275th of 1,678 in CA
Foreign-born residents43.2%
96th
U.S. 14.1% · CA 27%122nd of 1,688 in CA
Uninsured rate19.6%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · CA 6.6%39th of 1,675 in CA
Poverty rate19.8%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CA 12%280th of 1,666 in CA
Residents under 1826.6%
84th
U.S. 22% · CA 22%288th of 1,688 in CA
Rent-burdened renters54.2%
64th
U.S. 51.1% · CA 55.3%860th of 1,610 in CA
Housing vacancy7.7%
58th
U.S. 10.1% · CA 7.5%724th of 1,664 in CA
Work from home14.1%
57th
U.S. 15.1% · CA 17.2%907th of 1,680 in CA
Median home value$366,700
56th
U.S. $332,700 · CA $734,7001,313th of 1,586 in CA
Diversity index43.9
42nd
U.S. 61.4 · CA 69.71,198th of 1,688 in CA
Per capita income$31,832
24th
U.S. $44,673 · CA $49,5131,245th of 1,685 in CA
Median age35.4
23rd
U.S. 38.9 · CA 37.91,261st of 1,687 in CA
Median gross rent$1,016
22nd
U.S. $1,413 · CA $2,0361,363rd of 1,464 in CA
Median household income$57,153
17th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CA $99,1221,392nd of 1,575 in CA
Residents 65 and older10.4%
10th
U.S. 17.2% · CA 15.7%1,463rd of 1,688 in CA
Average commute18.6 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · CA 28.7 min1,463rd of 1,584 in CA
Unemployment rate2.2%
7th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · CA 6.6%1,513th of 1,681 in CA
Veterans1.8%
5th
U.S. 6.2% · CA 4.3%1,461st of 1,686 in CA
Median earnings per worker$32,273
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CA $52,6431,523rd of 1,658 in CA
Homeownership rate24.9%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CA 55.9%1,558th of 1,662 in CA
Population density18/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · CA 252/sq mi1,458th of 1,688 in CA
Population827
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · CA 39,287,3771,449th of 1,688 in CA
Bachelor's degree or higher7.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CA 37.1%1,583rd of 1,687 in CA
Broadband access58.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CA 93.5%1,644th of 1,662 in CA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · CA 4.4%1,494th of 1,678 in CA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · CA 9.4%1,602nd of 1,678 in CA
Government workers1.4%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · CA 14.8%1,632nd of 1,678 in CA

Measure	95317	Merced	CA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CA
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.588	0.465	0.489	0.483	99th	27th of 1,651
Self-employed workers	19.2%	8.2%	11.4%	10%	97th	275th of 1,678
Foreign-born residents	43.2%	25.6%	27%	14.1%	96th	122nd of 1,688
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.6%	8.1%	6.6%	8.4%	95th	39th of 1,675
Poverty rateWeakness	19.8%	19.1%	12%	12.5%	84th	280th of 1,666
Residents under 18	26.6%	28.7%	22%	22%	84th	288th of 1,688
Rent-burdened renters	54.2%	51.9%	55.3%	51.1%	64th	860th of 1,610
Housing vacancy	7.7%	5.3%	7.5%	10.1%	58th	724th of 1,664
Work from home	14.1%	6.6%	17.2%	15.1%	57th	907th of 1,680
Median home value	$366,700	$391,800	$734,700	$332,700	56th	1,313th of 1,586
Diversity index	43.9	53.8	69.7	61.4	42nd	1,198th of 1,688
Per capita income	$31,832	$28,030	$49,513	$44,673	24th	1,245th of 1,685
Median age	35.4	31.8	37.9	38.9	23rd	1,261st of 1,687
Median gross rent	$1,016	$1,343	$2,036	$1,413	22nd	1,363rd of 1,464
Median household incomeWeakness	$57,153	$65,510	$99,122	$80,734	17th	1,392nd of 1,575
Residents 65 and older	10.4%	11.7%	15.7%	17.2%	10th	1,463rd of 1,688
Average commuteStrength	18.6 min	31.3 min	28.7 min	26.4 min	8th	1,463rd of 1,584
Unemployment rateStrength	2.2%	10.6%	6.6%	5.2%	7th	1,513th of 1,681
Veterans	1.8%	3.6%	4.3%	6.2%	5th	1,461st of 1,686
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,273	$40,985	$52,643	$49,666	5th	1,523rd of 1,658
Homeownership rateWeakness	24.9%	54%	55.9%	65.2%	3rd	1,558th of 1,662
Population density	18/sq mi	150/sq mi	252/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	1,458th of 1,688
Population	827	290,201	39,287,377	334,922,499	1st	1,449th of 1,688
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.6%	15.3%	37.1%	35.7%	1st	1,583rd of 1,687
Broadband accessWeakness	58.9%	88.4%	93.5%	91%	1st	1,644th of 1,662
Tech workers	0%	1%	4.4%	3.8%	1st	1,494th of 1,678
Healthcare workers	0%	8.7%	9.4%	9.7%	1st	1,602nd of 1,678
Government workers	1.4%	16.9%	14.8%	14.5%	1st	1,632nd of 1,678

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

11%

18–24

10%

25–34

20%

35–44

15%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.4

Under 18

26.6%

65 and over

10.4%

Race and ethnicity

White25%
Black1%
Hispanic71%
Asian0.7%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial0.1%

Diversity index

43.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

43.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

32%

Spanish

62%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 265
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 72.8%
Married couples: 61.5%
Living alone: 19.6%
Veterans (of adults): 1.8%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

95317

$57,153

Merced Co.

$65,510

California

$99,122

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,832

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.588

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

95317

$366,700

Merced Co.

$391,800

California

$734,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

95317

$1,016

Merced Co.

$1,343

California

$2,036

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

36%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 287
Owner-occupied: 24.9%
Vacant: 7.7%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 4.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.4%
Home value to income: 6.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

58%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

35%

10–19

28%

20–29

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

49%

Management

12%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Education

Construction and repair

Production

Business and finance

0.6%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Industries

Agriculture and mining

60%

Retail

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Education

0.8%

Construction

0.8%

Restaurants and hotels

0.8%

Public administration

0.6%

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$32,273

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

1.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	95317	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$88,750	$74,888
Service	$31,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$14,145	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,778	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,375	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

44%

High school

31%

Some college

17%

Associate's

0.2%

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.8%

High school graduate or higher: 55.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
Households with broadband: 58.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 25.7%
No internet access: 17.7%
Without health insurance: 19.6%
Limited-English households: 37.7%

Geography

City (USPS): El Nido
State: California
County: Merced County
Center point: 37.1274° N, 120.5064° W
Land area: 46 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

El Nido (unincorporated)7% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 95317

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
95341	Merced, CA	7.2 mi	36,385	$57,342	$334,400
93620	Dos Palos, CA	8.6 mi	9,927	$45,456	$323,400
93661	Santa Rita Park, CA · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
93610	Chowchilla, CA	12 mi	23,520	$68,083	$373,000
95343	Merced, CA · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
95344	Merced, CA · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
93665	South Dos Palos, CA	14 mi	114	—	—
95301	Atwater, CA	15 mi	43,009	$68,349	$390,900
95365	Planada, CA	15 mi	3,963	$39,741	$266,400
95340	Merced, CA	16 mi	38,303	$71,193	$399,100
95333	Le Grand, CA	17 mi	2,963	$62,813	$340,200
95348	Merced, CA	20 mi	37,540	$64,944	$383,600

Questions about 95317

What city is zip code 95317?

95317 is assigned to El Nido, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 95317 in?

95317 is in Merced County, California.

What is the population of 95317?

About 827 people live in 95317, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 95317 in?

95317 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 95317?

The median household income in 95317 is $57,153.

What zip codes are near 95317?

The closest zip codes to 95317 are 95341, 93620, 93661, 93610, 95343.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95317, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.