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Mariposa, CA
Census-designated place in Mariposa County, California. ZIP codes: 95338.
Population
1,137
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
282
ZIP codes
1
Mariposa and its ZIP codes
Mariposa at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $40,772 a year, 59% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $270,900 (63% below California) and median rent is $593 a month.
Local data for Mariposa, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mariposa, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,772
Poverty rate
37.1%
Median home value
$270,900
Median rent
$593/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
38.0%
Median age
59.0
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (172), German Americans (145), Italian Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mariposa County. PPP loans are for Mariposa.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,091
6,106 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,855
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$278M
FY 2026, $16,240 per person
PPP loans
$9.51M
175 loans, 1,179 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mariposa, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone36.0%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit28.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other16.7%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mariposa, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
616
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
July high / Jan low
80° / 27°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mariposa, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Mariposa
1 in or overlapping Mariposa. Population shown
Cities near Mariposa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. BullionCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| BootjackCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.8 |
| MidpinesCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Catheys ValleyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 23.6 |
| Bear ValleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| NipinnawaseeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| HornitosCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| AhwahneeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.5 |
| El PortalCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Yosemite WestCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Fish CampCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WawonaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| ForestaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| CoultervilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Greeley HillCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 23.9 |
| OakhurstCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 33.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mariposa, CA in?
- Mariposa is in Mariposa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Mariposa, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mariposa include 95338.
- What is the population of Mariposa, CA?
- About 1,137 people live in Mariposa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mariposa?
- Nearby places include Mt. Bullion (4.3 mi), Bootjack (4.7 mi), Midpines (5.4 mi), Catheys Valley (8 mi), Bear Valley (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023