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ZIP Code 95301

Merced, California

FIPS 95301

Juniper

ZIP Code 95301 is in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$390,900

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

43,009

Median Age

33.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$390,900

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$2,689

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.72

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,285

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.19%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-63%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

106.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

24.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

12.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.2

Near median

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 95301: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 95301?
The median home value in ZIP Code 95301 is $390,900, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 95301?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 95301 is $2,689, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 95301 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 95301 cost about 5.72× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 95301?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 95301 is $1,285 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 95301?
Home prices in ZIP Code 95301 have moved 48% over the past five years (0.19% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 95301?
ZIP Code 95301 averages 61.6°F year-round, summer highs near 92.6°F, winter lows around 37.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 95301 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 95301's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →