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El Nido, CA
Census-designated place in Merced County, California. ZIP codes: 95317.
Population
510
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
155
ZIP codes
1
El Nido and its ZIP codes
El Nido at a glance
- El Nido is 39% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,486, 44% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,700 (50% below California) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for El Nido, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
El Nido, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,486
Poverty rate
29.4%
Median home value
$366,700
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher
2.4%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (387), German Americans (39), Irish Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merced County. PPP loans are for El Nido.
Unemployment rate
8.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,826
85,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,481
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $4,888 per person
PPP loans
$3.5M
25 loans, 391 jobs reported
How people get to work
El Nido, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.3%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
El Nido, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
689
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
3,886
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in El Nido, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.9%
U.S. 11.1% +11.8 pts
ZIP codes in El Nido
1 in or overlapping El Nido. Population shown
Cities near El Nido
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dos Palos YCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| MercedCity | 11 mi | 23.2 |
| Bear CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Dos PalosCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| TuttleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| ChowchillaCity | 13 mi | 11.5 |
| McSwainCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| South Dos PalosCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| PlanadaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Le GrandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| AtwaterCity | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| University of California-MercedCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| FairmeadCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| WintonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3 |
| Los BanosCity | 20 mi | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Nido, CA in?
- El Nido is in Merced County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in El Nido, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping El Nido include 95317.
- What is the population of El Nido, CA?
- About 510 people live in El Nido, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Nido?
- Nearby places include Dos Palos Y (10 mi), Merced (11 mi), Bear Creek (12 mi), Dos Palos (13 mi), Tuttle (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023