Empire
Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California

Empire is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Stanislaus County, California, with 4,202 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Airport, 3.6 miles W.
- 4,202residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 3,597 / sq mipopulation density
- 95357ZIP code
About Empire
Empire is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 4,202 at the 2020 census, up from 4,189 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Empire is agriculturally active, and is home to the new Empire Community Park.
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- Median household income
- $52,563
- Median home value
- $335,200
- Median rent
- $1,238/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Empire had 4,202 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,202 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,597 per sq mi (1,389 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Empire at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,202 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6431° N, 120.9070° W |
| ZIP code | 95357 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0622622 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Empire
- Airport3.6 mi W
- Hughson3.6 mi SE
- Bystrom4.4 mi W
- Ceres4.5 mi SW
- Parklawn4.7 mi SW
- Modesto5.3 mi W
- Rouse5.8 mi W
- Keyes5.9 mi S
- Bret Harte6.0 mi SW
- Riverbank6.1 mi N
- West Modesto7.1 mi W
- Cowan7.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Empire
What county is Empire in?
Empire is in Stanislaus County, California.
What is the population of Empire, CA?
4,202 people lived in Empire at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Empire, CA?
The ZIP code of Empire is 95357.
What is the elevation of Empire?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Empire?
Airport (3.6 mi), Hughson (3.6 mi), Bystrom (4.4 mi), Ceres (4.5 mi), Parklawn (4.7 mi).
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