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Ridgemark, CA

Census-designated place in San Benito County, California.

Population

3,403

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,324

ZIP codes

0

Ridgemark and its ZIP codes

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Ridgemark at a glance

  • Ridgemark is about 5.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $129,744 a year, 31% more than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $850,300 (16% above California) and median rent is $3,412 a month.

Local data for Ridgemark, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ridgemark, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$129,744

Poverty rate

4.6%

Median home value

$850,300

Median rent

$3,412/mo

Homeownership

76.9%

Bachelor's or higher

40.1%

Median age

45.1

Average commute

42.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (774), German Americans (424), Irish Americans (314).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Benito County. PPP loans are for Ridgemark.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.9%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,173

18,690 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,967

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$386M

FY 2026, $6,017 per person

San Benito County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ridgemark, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.7%
  • Carpooled3.5%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
  • Worked from home25.3%

Average one-way commute: 42.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ridgemark, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

132

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

97

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 39°F

13.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ridgemark, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.6%

U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

9.1%

U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

Cities near Ridgemark

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Tres PinosCensus-designated place2.6 mi3.6
HollisterCity4.3 mi8
San Juan BautistaCity10 mi0.8
PrunedaleCensus-designated place16 mi46.1
AromasCensus-designated place17 mi4.7
SalinasCity17 mi23.5
ChualarCensus-designated place18 mi0.6
GilroyCity19 mi16.5
BorondaCensus-designated place19 mi0.6
ElkhornCensus-designated place20 mi4.8
SpreckelsCensus-designated place20 mi0.1
Las LomasCensus-designated place21 mi1
GonzalesCity21 mi1.9
CastrovilleCensus-designated place22 mi1
PajaroCensus-designated place22 mi0.9
San MartinCensus-designated place23 mi11.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ridgemark, CA in?
Ridgemark is in San Benito County, California.
What is the population of Ridgemark, CA?
About 3,403 people live in Ridgemark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ridgemark?
Nearby places include Tres Pinos (2.6 mi), Hollister (4.3 mi), San Juan Bautista (10 mi), Prunedale (16 mi), Aromas (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023