Dos Palos
City in Merced County, California

Dos Palos is a city in Merced County, California, with 5,798 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,188 ft (362 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Dos Palos, 1.2 miles SW.
- 5,798residents (2020 Census)
- 1,188 ftelevation · 362 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 4,326 / sq mipopulation density
- 93665ZIP code
About Dos Palos
Dos Palos (Spanish for "Two Timbers") is a city in southern Merced County, California, United States. Dos Palos is located 27 miles (43 km) south-southwest of Merced, the county seat, at an elevation of 118 feet (36 m). The population was 5,798 at the 2020 census, up from 4,950 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $42,367
- Median home value
- $299,500
- Median rent
- $1,125/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Dos Palos had 5,798 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,798 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,326 per sq mi (1,670 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dos Palos at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,798 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9854° N, 120.6338° W |
| ZIP code | 93665 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0619612 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dos Palos
- South Dos Palos1.2 mi SW
- Dos Palos Y4.3 mi N
- Los Banos12.5 mi NW
- El Nido12.6 mi NE
- Firebaugh13.7 mi SE
- Volta16.9 mi NW
- Mendota21.1 mi SE
- Santa Nella22.5 mi W
- McSwain22.9 mi N
- Chowchilla23.4 mi NE
- Merced24.3 mi N
- Franklin24.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dos Palos
What county is Dos Palos in?
Dos Palos is in Merced County, California.
What is the population of Dos Palos, CA?
5,798 people lived in Dos Palos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dos Palos, CA?
The ZIP code of Dos Palos is 93665.
What is the elevation of Dos Palos?
1,188 feet (362 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dos Palos?
South Dos Palos (1.2 mi), Dos Palos Y (4.3 mi), Los Banos (12.5 mi), El Nido (12.6 mi), Firebaugh (13.7 mi).
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