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Sonora, CA
City in Tuolumne County, California. ZIP codes: 95370.
Population
4,919
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,555
ZIP codes
1
Sonora and its ZIP codes
Sonora at a glance
- Sonora is about 6.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,690, 17% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $422,300 (43% below California) and median rent is $1,238 a month.
Local data for Sonora, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sonora, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,690
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$422,300
Median rent
$1,238/mo
Homeownership
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (605), Irish Americans (517), Scottish Americans (326).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuolumne County. PPP loans are for Sonora.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,585
18,392 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,604
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$445M
FY 2026, $8,003 per person
PPP loans
$47.04M
688 loans, 5,360 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sonora, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sonora, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
236
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
36
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sonora, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Sonora
1 in or overlapping Sonora. Population shown
Cities near Sonora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3 |
| East SonoraCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.4 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 6 |
| Phoenix LakeCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 11.1 |
| TuttletownCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Mono VistaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.8 |
| SoulsbyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3 |
| Tuolumne CityCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.4 |
| Cedar RidgeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 7.8 |
| VallecitoCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Twain HarteCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Chinese CampCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Douglas FlatCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| AngelsCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| MurphysCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| Mi-Wuk VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sonora, CA in?
- Sonora is in Tuolumne County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Sonora, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sonora include 95370.
- What is the population of Sonora, CA?
- About 4,919 people live in Sonora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sonora?
- Nearby places include Jamestown (2.1 mi), East Sonora (2.6 mi), Columbia (3.4 mi), Phoenix Lake (4.1 mi), Tuttletown (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023