Planada
Census-designated place in Merced County, California

Planada is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Merced County, California, with 4,164 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tuttle, 3.2 miles W.
- 4,164residents (2020 Census)
- 226 ftelevation · 69 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 2,391 / sq mipopulation density
- 95365ZIP code
About Planada
Planada (Spanish for "Plain") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. Planada is 9 miles (14 km) east of Merced, the county seat, at an elevation of 226 feet (69 m). The population was 4,164 at the 2020 census, down from 4,584 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $42,727
- Median home value
- $266,400
- Median rent
- $1,036/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Planada had 4,164 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,164 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,391 per sq mi (923 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Planada at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,164 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.74 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2902° N, 120.3216° W |
| ZIP code | 95365 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0657582 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Planada
- Tuttle3.2 mi W
- Bear Creek5.3 mi W
- Le Grand5.6 mi SE
- Merced8.3 mi W
- Franklin11.8 mi W
- Chowchilla12.8 mi S
- El Nido14.6 mi SW
- McSwain14.7 mi W
- Hornitos15.4 mi N
- Catheys Valley15.4 mi NE
- Atwater15.6 mi W
- Fairmead16.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Planada
What county is Planada in?
Planada is in Merced County, California.
What is the population of Planada, CA?
4,164 people lived in Planada at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Planada, CA?
The ZIP code of Planada is 95365.
What is the elevation of Planada?
226 feet (69 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Planada?
Tuttle (3.2 mi), Bear Creek (5.3 mi), Le Grand (5.6 mi), Merced (8.3 mi), Franklin (11.8 mi).
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