95205 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95205, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95205 is a zip code in San Joaquin County, California, which covers Stockton, with a total population of 39,723 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 95205 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95205.

The estimated population of people living in 95205 is 39,723, with a median age of 30.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95205 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
39,723
+6.97%
+8.02%
2020
37,133
 -3.17% -
2019
38,350
 -0.5% -
2018
38,544
+4.82%
-
2017
36,773
 - -

Population of 95205 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95205 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
10.3%
13.4%
 -23.13%
Black/African American
6%
6.4%
 -6.25%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
74.1%
72.4%
 +2.35%
Asian
7.4%
5.9%
 +25.42%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.4%
 +28.57%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95205 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 95205 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95205 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95205 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.4 -0.65% 30.6 0% 29.9 -2.92%
2020 30.6 +4.44% 30.6 +6.25% 30.8 +3.36%
2019 29.3 -1.35% 28.8 -1.03% 29.8 -1%
2018 29.7 -1.33% 29.1 -3.64% 30.1 0%
2017 30.1 - 30.2 - 30.1 -

The median age of the 95205 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 95205 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 3,312 +16.86% 3,355 +3.57% 3,803 3,470
10 to 19 2,783 -4.97% 2,633 +42.78% 2,619 3,867
20 to 29 3,391 -4.08% 2,816 -8.17% 3,245 2,509
30 to 39 3,081 +14.48% 2,435 +18.66% 3,538 2,887
40 to 49 2,279 +0.95% 2,189 -5.19% 2,289 2,074
50 to 59 2,219 +6.56% 1,787 +24.43% 2,356 2,244
60 to 69 1,166 -0.25% 1,167 +21.5% 1,160 1,430
70+ 900 +17.91% 1,260 -5.37% 1,056 1,176

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95205 zip code is $48,767.00.

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 95205.

  • Under 25
    $47,981.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,829.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,354.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,829.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95205 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 95205, 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 95205 is currently $64,635.00.

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.

3.07% of households in 95205 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 95205 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.58%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95205 is $18,604.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95205 by the total population of 95205.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95205 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95205 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
    2.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    5.95%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    72.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95205 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95205 zip over the age of 16 is 28,203.

Of those people, a total of 60.30% 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 95205 is 56.70%.

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 95205 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,239 21.30% 6.50%
20 to 24 years 3,010 74.00% 9.00%
25 to 29 years 2,744 81.20% 7.40%
30 to 34 years 3,240 69.50% 10.00%
35 to 44 years 5,209 74.80% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 4,974 69.20% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 1,965 59.70% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 1,362 55.20% 7.30%
65 to 74 years 2,107 24.00% 3.40%
75 years and over 1,353 3.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95205. 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 12,550 58.60% 5.10%
Black or African American 1,983 51.60% 19.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 340 56.20% 7.30%
Asian 2,218 66.70% 1.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 139 10.10% 0.00%
Other 6,784 63.20% 5.90%
Two or more races 4,189 63.10% 6.10%
Hispanic or Latino 20,122 62.40% 5.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,465 51.10% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95205 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 95205 is 15,977, with median earnings of $30,843.00.

Women in 95205 are earning approximately 78.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,977 $30,843.00
Male 9,815 $32,976.00
Female 6,162 $25,804.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95205 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 652 $35,942.00
Business and Financial 365 $64,413.00
Computer and Mathematical 60 $145,671.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $113,036.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 106 $37,038.00
Community and Social Service 89 $13,068.00
Legal 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 375 $30,191.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $63,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 246 $29,149.00
Healthcare Support 640 $25,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 224 $20,500.00
Law Enforcement 56 $61,293.00
Food Preparation and Serving 967 $20,144.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 779 $30,744.00
Personal Care and Service 535 $10,659.00
Sales 945 $25,996.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,544 $33,493.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2,392 $22,911.00
Construction and Extraction 1,444 $40,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 440 $35,100.00
Production 1,162 $31,495.00
Transportation and Material Moving 790 $41,167.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95205 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 95205.

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 321 $35,947.00 331 $35,938.00
Business and Financial 171 $63,961.00 194 $78,864.00
Computer and Mathematical 53 $0.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 40 $86,731.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 94 $37,217.00
Community and Social Service 21 $0.00 68 $12,024.00
Legal 13 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 94 $23,661.00 281 $30,995.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 74 $71,250.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $0.00 229 $29,601.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 635 $25,362.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 161 $20,917.00 63 $19,816.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00 27 $85,089.00
Food Preparation and Serving 456 $44,701.00 511 $18,118.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 575 $31,170.00 204 $21,607.00
Personal Care and Service 144 $2,499.00 391 $11,470.00
Sales 440 $38,150.00 505 $24,245.00
Office and Administrative Support 511 $31,920.00 1,033 $35,807.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,755 $25,474.00 637 $16,647.00
Construction and Extraction 1,444 $40,833.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 424 $35,900.00 16 $0.00
Production 799 $32,766.00 363 $26,671.00
Transportation and Material Moving 775 $41,153.00 15 $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 10,735 households in 95205, with an average household size of 3.68 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 7,985 families living in the 95205 zip code with an average family size of 4.3 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 95205:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,819 1,049 2,117 2,750
Average Household Size 4.76 4.06 4.03 1.37
Total Families 4,819 1,049 2,117 0
Average Household Size 4.63 3.7 3.83 0

Poverty

Of the 7,985 families living in 95205, 18.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95205:

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 11,597 housing units in 95205.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,735 92.57%
Vacant 862 7.43%

50.44% of the total 11,597 housing units in 95205 are rental units. This is approximately 5,850 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,695 are occupied by the owner - or 40.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95205 is $1,132.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95205 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
    190
  • Less than $500
    141
  • $500 to $999
    2,154
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,118
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,098
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    304
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    28
  • $3,000 or more
    7

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95205 is $225,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95205 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    347
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    238
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    314
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    997
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,970
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    784
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95205. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95205 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,829
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,754
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,833
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,828
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,423
  • 1980 to 1989
    477
  • 1990 to 1999
    927
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,350
  • 2010 to 2013
    176
  • 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 95205 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    809
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,359
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,676
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,891

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95205 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95205 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95205.

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
    270
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,144
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,280
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,311
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,754
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    472
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,910
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    185
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    744
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    833
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,341
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,963

Summary

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