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Airport, CA
Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California.
Population
903
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,177
ZIP codes
0
Airport and its ZIP codes
Airport at a glance
- Airport is about 21 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,159 a year, 68% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $441,700 (40% below California) and median rent is $1,210 a month.
Local data for Airport, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Airport, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,159
Poverty rate
41.4%
Median home value
$441,700
Median rent
$1,210/mo
Homeownership
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher
1.0%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (537), Italian Americans (107), French Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanislaus County. PPP loans are for Airport.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,812
199,343 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $4,889 per person
How people get to work
Airport, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Airport, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
73
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
718
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
12.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Airport, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.2%
U.S. 11.1% +14.1 pts
Cities near Airport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BystromCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.5 |
| ModestoCity | 1.3 mi | 43.4 |
| ParklawnCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| RouseCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Bret HarteCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| CeresCity | 2.8 mi | 9.5 |
| EmpireCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| West ModestoCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Riverdale ParkCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.5 |
| CowanCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| KeyesCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| HughsonCity | 6.4 mi | 1.9 |
| RiverbankCity | 6.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Monterey Park TractCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Del RioCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| SalidaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Airport, CA in?
- Airport is in Stanislaus County, California.
- What is the population of Airport, CA?
- About 903 people live in Airport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Airport?
- Nearby places include Bystrom (1.2 mi), Modesto (1.3 mi), Parklawn (1.9 mi), Rouse (2.4 mi), Bret Harte (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023