Modesto, CA

Modesto sits in Stanislaus, California, and is covered by 10 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 267,644 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Modesto has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $374,700 and median asking rent runs around $1,544 per month. Median household income hovers around $73,740. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Modesto

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
95350	Stanislaus	55,368	$66,185	$367,600
95351	Stanislaus	48,134	$52,525	$284,000
95352	Stanislaus	0	—	—
95353	Stanislaus	0	—	—
95354	Stanislaus	25,100	$63,064	$328,700
95355	Stanislaus	60,338	$80,266	$414,500
95356	Stanislaus	33,033	$91,034	$459,200
95357	Stanislaus	14,403	$92,372	$392,700
95358	Stanislaus	31,268	$70,740	$376,200
95397	Stanislaus	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Modesto?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $374,700, and median rent is $1,544. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.