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U.S. ZIP Code · CA95315

Merced County · Merced, CA

Typical home value

$415,985[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
+4.1%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+46.4%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
-40.6%
ZIP 95315 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95315 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 95315 is worth $415,985. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,037[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Merced County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Very High
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
13,598[3]
Median household income
$71,352[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Merced County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-679[5]
Moved in
4,726
Moved out
5,405

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Delhi High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Delhi Unified

    723 students

  • Schendel Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Delhi Unified

    453 students

  • Harmony Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Delhi Unified

    446 students

  • Delhi Middle

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Delhi Unified

    382 students

  • El Capitan Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Delhi Unified

    317 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,103
Loan principal$332,788
Down payment$83,197
Total interest paid$424,453

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,703
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
73rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 95315?
The typical home in 95315 is worth $415,985, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95315?
Home values in 95315 are down 1.0% over the past year, and up 4.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 95315?
The effective property tax rate in 95315 is 0.7% — roughly $3,037 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 95315?
ZIP code 95315 has a population of 13,598 and a median household income of $71,352.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Merced, CA

    Typical home
    $416,630
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Santa Nella CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $421,074
    Gross yield
  • Atwater, CA

    Typical home
    $422,842
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Merced, CA

    Typical home
    $405,367
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Livingston, CA

    Typical home
    $427,288
    Gross yield
  • Los Banos, CA

    Typical home
    $463,419
    Gross yield
    6.0%

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