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Zayante

California · 729 residents · 2.822 sq mi
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Zayante is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,391. Population has declined 8% since 2019. Median home value is $594,300. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
729
−8%since 2019
from 794 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
258 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 281 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+6%since 2019
from 43.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2935127319501K201020202024Zayante
2024399
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,391
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $105,174 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,737
+15%since 2019
from $50,085 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2019
from 60.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$594,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $589,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
20.9% rent
Afford Score
4.7
−15%since 2019
from 5.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(701)
Black3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(41)
Diversity Score27%(214)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(585)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(83)
Asian1.8%(13)
Other6.4%(47)
Diversity Score42.7%(311)
Diversity Score
43
+58%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 98.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+6%since 2019
from 32.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 70.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
Female
48.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 47.7% in 2019
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zayante, California?

Zayante, California has about 729 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zayante, California?

The typical household in Zayante, California earns about $125,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zayante, California expensive?

In Zayante, California, the median home is worth about $594,300.

How educated are people in Zayante, California?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Zayante, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zayante, California?

About 11.5% of people in Zayante, California live below the federal poverty line.

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