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Bystrom, CA
Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California.
Population
4,143
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
7,617
ZIP codes
0
Bystrom and its ZIP codes
Bystrom at a glance
- Bystrom is about 30 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,094, 50% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $319,400 (57% below California) and median rent is $1,189 a month.
Local data for Bystrom, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bystrom, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,094
Poverty rate
33.5%
Median home value
$319,400
Median rent
$1,189/mo
Homeownership
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
30.4
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,960), Cambodian Americans (242), Irish Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanislaus County. PPP loans are for Bystrom.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 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
Bystrom, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bystrom, 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 Bystrom, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.8%
U.S. 11.1% +17.7 pts
Cities near Bystrom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParklawnCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.1 |
| AirportCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| RouseCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Bret HarteCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.6 |
| CeresCity | 2.3 mi | 9.5 |
| ModestoCity | 2.4 mi | 43.4 |
| West ModestoCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Riverdale ParkCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.5 |
| CowanCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| EmpireCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| KeyesCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| HughsonCity | 6.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Monterey Park TractCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| RiverbankCity | 7.5 mi | 4.7 |
| SalidaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Del RioCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bystrom, CA in?
- Bystrom is in Stanislaus County, California.
- What is the population of Bystrom, CA?
- About 4,143 people live in Bystrom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bystrom?
- Nearby places include Parklawn (0.8 mi), Airport (1.2 mi), Rouse (1.6 mi), Bret Harte (1.6 mi), Ceres (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023