Ballico
Census-designated place in Merced County, California

Ballico is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Merced County, California, with 347 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cressey, 3.4 miles SE.
- 347residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 115 / sq mipopulation density
- 95303ZIP code
About Ballico
Ballico is a census-designated place in Merced County, California, United States. It is located 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Atwater at an elevation of 151 feet (46 m). The population was 347 at the 2020 United States census, down from 406 in 2010.
Ballico is located in the northern part of Merced County, just north of where the Santa Fe railroad (the original San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad line) crosses the Merced River. Delhi is to the west, Denair to the northwest, and Cressey is across the river to the southeast. The ZIP Code is 95303. The community is inside area code 209.
The name is a portmanteau of Ballantine Company, owner of the ranch on which the town was built.
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- Median household income
- $171,875
- Median home value
- $522,100
- Median rent
- $892/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Ballico had 347 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 347 |
|---|---|
| Density | 115 per sq mi (44 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ballico at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 347 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.02 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4519° N, 120.7037° W |
| ZIP code | 95303 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0603708 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ballico
- Cressey3.4 mi SE
- Delhi4.2 mi W
- Livingston4.6 mi S
- Winton6.6 mi SE
- Denair7.2 mi NW
- Hilmar-Irwin8.7 mi SW
- Atwater9.2 mi SE
- Turlock9.3 mi NW
- McSwain11.5 mi SE
- Hickman11.9 mi N
- Stevinson11.9 mi SW
- Franklin12.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ballico
What county is Ballico in?
Ballico is in Merced County, California.
What is the population of Ballico, CA?
347 people lived in Ballico at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ballico, CA?
The ZIP code of Ballico is 95303.
What is the elevation of Ballico?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ballico?
Cressey (3.4 mi), Delhi (4.2 mi), Livingston (4.6 mi), Winton (6.6 mi), Denair (7.2 mi).
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