Snelling
Census-designated place in Merced County, California

Snelling is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Merced County, California, with 238 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 256 ft (78 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Don Pedro, 9.0 miles NE.
- 238residents (2020 Census)
- 256 ftelevation · 78 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 440 / sq mipopulation density
- 95369ZIP code
About Snelling
Snelling (formerly Snelling's Ranch) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. It is located on the north bank of the Merced River, 17 miles (27 km) north of Merced, at an elevation of 256 feet (78 m). The population was 238 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $47,045
- Median home value
- $294,200
- Median age
- 31
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Snelling had 238 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 238 |
|---|---|
| Density | 440 per sq mi (170 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Snelling at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 238 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.54 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5245° N, 120.4363° W |
| ZIP code | 95369 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0672408 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Snelling
- Lake Don Pedro9.0 mi NE
- La Grange9.7 mi N
- Hornitos10.9 mi E
- Winton13.8 mi SW
- Cressey14.0 mi SW
- Franklin14.6 mi S
- Atwater14.8 mi SW
- Merced14.8 mi S
- Ballico15.5 mi W
- Bear Creek15.8 mi S
- Tuttle16.1 mi S
- McSwain16.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Snelling
What county is Snelling in?
Snelling is in Merced County, California.
What is the population of Snelling, CA?
238 people lived in Snelling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Snelling, CA?
The ZIP code of Snelling is 95369.
What is the elevation of Snelling?
256 feet (78 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Snelling?
Lake Don Pedro (9.0 mi), La Grange (9.7 mi), Hornitos (10.9 mi), Winton (13.8 mi), Cressey (14.0 mi).
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