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Gustine, CA
City in Merced County, California.
Population
6,133
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,262
ZIP codes
0
Gustine and its ZIP codes
Gustine at a glance
- Gustine is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,532 a year, 40% 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 $1,395 a month.
Local data for Gustine, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gustine, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,532
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$441,700
Median rent
$1,395/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
34.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,250), Portuguese Americans (840), French Americans (372).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merced County. PPP loans are for Gustine.
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
$1.37B
FY 2026, $4,888 per person
How people get to work
Gustine, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gustine, 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
100° / 38°F
11.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gustine, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Cities near Gustine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewmanCity | 4.7 mi | 2.1 |
| StevinsonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Santa NellaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| Crows LandingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| VoltaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Hilmar-IrwinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Los BanosCity | 15 mi | 10 |
| DelhiCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| PattersonCity | 18 mi | 7.8 |
| Diablo GrandeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| LivingstonCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| TurlockCity | 19 mi | 16.8 |
| Monterey Park TractCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0 |
| BallicoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
| CowanCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| KeyesCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gustine, CA in?
- Gustine is in Merced County, California.
- What is the population of Gustine, CA?
- About 6,133 people live in Gustine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gustine?
- Nearby places include Newman (4.7 mi), Stevinson (9.6 mi), Santa Nella (10 mi), Crows Landing (11 mi), Volta (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023