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Ceres, CA
City in Stanislaus County, California. ZIP codes: 95307, 95351.
Population
49,342
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,195
ZIP codes
2
Ceres and its ZIP codes
Ceres at a glance
- Ceres is about 21 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 191st among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $79,025, 20% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $424,800 (42% below California) and median rent is $1,639 a month.
Local data for Ceres, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ceres, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,025
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$424,800
Median rent
$1,639/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (30,272), Indian Americans (3,515), German Americans (1,803).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanislaus County. PPP loans are for Ceres.
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
Ceres, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ceres, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ceres, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Ceres
2 in or overlapping Ceres. Population shown
Cities near Ceres
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParklawnCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| BystromCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.5 |
| AirportCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Bret HarteCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| KeyesCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| CowanCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| RouseCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| EmpireCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| ModestoCity | 4.1 mi | 43.4 |
| HughsonCity | 4.6 mi | 1.9 |
| West ModestoCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Riverdale ParkCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Monterey Park TractCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| TurlockCity | 7.8 mi | 16.8 |
| RiverbankCity | 8.8 mi | 4.7 |
| DenairCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ceres, CA in?
- Ceres is in Stanislaus County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Ceres, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ceres include 95307, 95351.
- What is the population of Ceres, CA?
- About 49,342 people live in Ceres, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ceres?
- Nearby places include Parklawn (1.9 mi), Bystrom (2.3 mi), Airport (2.8 mi), Bret Harte (2.9 mi), Keyes (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023