Modesto
City in Stanislaus County, California
Modesto is a city in Stanislaus County, California, with 218,464 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rouse, 1.3 miles S.
- 218,464residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 43.7 sq miland area · 113.2 km²
- 4,997 / sq mipopulation density
- 95351main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Modesto
Modesto ( mə-DESS-toh; Spanish pronunciation: [moˈðesto]; Spanish for "modest") is the county seat of and the largest city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of 218,069 according to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, it is the 19th-most populous city in California.
Modesto is located in the Central Valley region, 68 miles (109 km) south of Sacramento and 90 miles (140 km) north of Fresno. Distances from other places include: 40 miles (64 km) north of Merced, California, 92 miles (148 km) east of San Francisco, 66 miles (106 km) west of Yosemite National Park, and 24 miles (39 km) south of Stockton.
The city, in the San Joaquin Valley, is surrounded by rich farmland. Stanislaus County ranks sixth among California counties in farm production. It is home to Gallo Family Winery, the largest family-owned winery in the United States.
Modesto has been often honored as a Tree City USA.
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- Median household income
- $79,891
- Median home value
- $442,700
- Median rent
- $1,690/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Modesto had 218,464 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 218,464 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,997 per sq mi (1,929 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Modesto at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 218,464 (2020) |
| Land area | 43.72 sq mi (113.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.83 sq mi (4.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6375° N, 121.0030° W |
| ZIP codes | 95351, 95350, 95354, 95355 |
| Official website | modestogov.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0648354 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Modesto
- Rouse1.3 mi S
- Airport1.7 mi E
- Bystrom1.7 mi SE
- West Modesto2.1 mi SW
- Parklawn2.4 mi SE
- Bret Harte2.4 mi S
- Riverdale Park3.2 mi SW
- Ceres3.3 mi SE
- Empire5.3 mi E
- Cowan5.4 mi S
- Salida6.7 mi NW
- Riverbank6.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Modesto
What county is Modesto in?
Modesto is in Stanislaus County, California.
What is the population of Modesto, CA?
218,464 people lived in Modesto at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Modesto, CA?
The main ZIP code is 95351. Other ZIP codes: 95350, 95354, 95355.
What is the elevation of Modesto?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Modesto?
Rouse (1.3 mi), Airport (1.7 mi), Bystrom (1.7 mi), West Modesto (2.1 mi), Parklawn (2.4 mi).
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