95202 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95202, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95202 is a zip code in San Joaquin County, California, which covers Stockton, with a total population of 5,976 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 95202 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95202.

The estimated population of people living in 95202 is 5,976, with a median age of 36.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95202 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,976
 -9.55% -5.07%
2020
6,607
+8.92%
-
2019
6,066
+1.08%
-
2018
6,001
 -4.67% -
2017
6,295
 - -

Population of 95202 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95202 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
16.8%
16.8%
 0.00%
Black/African American
27.8%
22.2%
 +25.23%
Native
0%
1.7%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
38.4%
43.3%
 -11.32%
Asian
10.7%
12.6%
 -15.08%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.7%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.5%
3.4%
 +61.76%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95202 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 95202 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95202 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95202 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.9 +4.83% 38.3 +13.65% 35.9 +1.13%
2020 35.2 -10.2% 33.7 -22.71% 35.5 -4.05%
2019 39.2 +6.81% 43.6 +18.16% 37 +1.09%
2018 36.7 +11.55% 36.9 +12.5% 36.6 +10.91%
2017 32.9 - 32.8 - 33 -

The median age of the 95202 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 95202 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 670 -70.5% 642 -6.8% 306 571
10 to 19 347 +72.62% 285 -33.78% 571 188
20 to 29 476 -28.1% 493 -26.12% 347 354
30 to 39 250 +34.73% 427 +25.14% 320 518
40 to 49 302 5.53% 297 +26.61% 295 378
50 to 59 447 -36.5% 467 -17.79% 283 382
60 to 69 344 +55.63% 265 +18.45% 546 314
70+ 289 -7.72% 294 +18.12% 264 339

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95202 zip code is $16,976.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 95202.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $26,997.00
  • 45 to 64
    $13,911.00
  • 65 and over
    $12,651.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95202 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 95202, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 95202 is currently $33,755.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.23% of households in 95202 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 95202 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    58.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    6.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95202 is $17,450.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95202 by the total population of 95202.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95202 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95202 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95202 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95202 zip over the age of 16 is 4,605.

Of those people, a total of 44.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 95202 is 42.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 95202 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 265 10.20% 18.50%
20 to 24 years 277 90.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 424 74.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 346 78.00% 0.70%
35 to 44 years 852 76.40% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 622 36.70% 12.30%
55 to 59 years 356 20.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 440 35.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 616 8.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 407 1.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95202. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,837 41.40% 1.40%
Black or African American 1,162 45.30% 1.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 578 60.00% 5.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 44 0.00% 0.00%
Other 412 55.60% 6.60%
Two or more races 565 29.20% 8.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,799 52.10% 2.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 894 21.50% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95202 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 95202 is 1,962, with median earnings of $26,934.00.

Women in 95202 are earning approximately 67.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,962 $26,934.00
Male 871 $37,920.00
Female 1,091 $25,540.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95202 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 185 $33,149.00
Business and Financial 53 $34,464.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $31,161.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 126 $20,833.00
Healthcare Support 89 $46,369.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 71 $22,670.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 63 $14,375.00
Personal Care and Service 204 $0.00
Sales 249 $18,990.00
Office and Administrative Support 73 $29,966.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 220 $24,722.00
Construction and Extraction 98 $37,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 38 $0.00
Production 132 $68,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 87 $36,033.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95202 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 95202.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 86 $34,444.00 99 $31,895.00
Business and Financial 19 $0.00 34 $33,214.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $0.00 39 $6,950.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 37 $0.00 89 $20,885.00
Healthcare Support 38 $0.00 51 $14,330.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 71 $22,670.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 15 $0.00 48 $25,000.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 204 $0.00
Sales 110 $53,409.00 139 $15,107.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 73 $29,966.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 118 $25,588.00 102 $18,587.00
Construction and Extraction 53 $65,694.00 45 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 97 $69,750.00 35 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $36,467.00 8 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,920 households in 95202, with an average household size of 1.96 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,014 families living in the 95202 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 95202:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 203 193 618 1,906
Average Household Size 3.73 4.05 3.33 1.12
Total Families 203 193 618 0
Average Household Size 3.31 3.41 3.24 0

Poverty

Of the 1,014 families living in 95202, 27.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95202:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,999 housing units in 95202.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,920 73.02%
Vacant 1,079 26.98%

68.24% of the total 3,999 housing units in 95202 are rental units. This is approximately 2,729 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 148 are occupied by the owner - or 3.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95202 is $721.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95202 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    43
  • Less than $500
    621
  • $500 to $999
    1,496
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    456
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    150
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    6
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95202 is $265,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95202 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    31
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    71
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    28
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95202. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95202 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,829
  • 1940 to 1949
    306
  • 1950 to 1959
    322
  • 1960 to 1969
    543
  • 1970 to 1979
    420
  • 1980 to 1989
    428
  • 1990 to 1999
    16
  • 2000 to 2009
    112
  • 2010 to 2013
    23
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 95202 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,434
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,118
  • 2 vehicles available
    257
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    111

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95202 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95202 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95202.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    60
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    87
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    255
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    181
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    147
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    74
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    198
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    31
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    61
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    207
  • 90 or more minutes
    219

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 95202 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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