Modesto, CA GIS Map
Modesto is a city in Stanislaus County, California, with a population of about 218,464. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Population
- 218,464
- Elevation
- 88 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.6391, -120.9969
- ZIP codes (10)
- 95350, 95351, 95352, 95353, 95354, 95355 …
- Land area
- 43.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Modesto, CA
Modesto 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.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Modesto
- Turlock, CA13 mi
- Manteca, CA16 mi
- Tracy, CA24 mi
- Stockton, CA27 mi
- Merced, CA37 mi
- Lodi, CA37 mi
- Livermore, CA42 mi
- Pleasanton, CA48 mi
Other Cities in Stanislaus County
GIS Data for Modesto, CA
The Modesto map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Modesto without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Modesto Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
219,215
Households
72,989
Median household income
$79,891
Median age
35.1 years
Median home value
$442,700
Median gross rent
$1,690/mo
Owner-occupied homes
58.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
Below poverty level
13.3%
Land area
43.4 sq mi
Population density
5,056 / sq mi
County
Modesto Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
201,165
April 2020 (estimates base)
218,504
July 2024 estimate
220,592
Change 2010-2020
+8.6%
Change 2020-2024
+1.0%
Photos of Modesto
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Modesto
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Modesto.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1521 Carpenter Road | 1521 N Carpenter Rd, 95351 | Leased | 17,978 | Nov 2028 |
| 12th Street & I Street | 1200 I St, 95354 | Leased | 13,934 | Jun 2030 |
| 1700 Standiford Cent | 1700 Standiford Ave, 95350 | Leased | 8,673 | Nov 2029 |
| Gillihan Building | 5151 Pentecost Dr Suite H, 95356 | Leased | 1,825 | Oct 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Modesto
General soil map unit at the city center: Tokay-Greenfield
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Tokay65%
Mollisols · Typic Haploxerolls
- Acampo7%
Mollisols · Typic Haploxerolls
- Oakdale5%
Alfisols · Mollic Haploxeralfs
- Kingdon5%
Mollisols · Typic Argixerolls
- Greenfield4%
Alfisols · Typic Haploxeralfs
- Greenfield4%
Alfisols · Typic Haploxeralfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Modesto
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Modesto City Co Ap, Ca weather station, elevation 73 ft, 2.7 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 95°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 39°F
Annual precipitation
12.3 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 56 | 62 | 68 | 74 | 82 | 90 | 95 | 94 | 89 | 79 | 66 | 56 |
| Avg low °F | 39 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 54 | 59 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 52 | 43 | 39 |
| Precip. in | 2.57 | 2.22 | 1.78 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.55 | 1.07 | 2.21 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Modesto
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Stanislaus County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 96.9 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- DroughtVery High
- EarthquakeRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Modesto FAQ
What county is Modesto in?
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Modesto, California is located in Stanislaus County.
What is the population of Modesto?
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Modesto has a population of about 218,464, making it the number 19 of the 110 California cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Modesto?
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The elevation of Modesto is approximately 88 feet (27 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Modesto?
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ZIP codes for Modesto include 95350, 95351, 95352, 95353, 95354, 95355, 95356, 95357, 95358, 95397.
What time zone is Modesto in?
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Modesto is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Modesto from Sacramento?
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Modesto is about 71 miles from Sacramento, the capital of California, in a straight line.
How far is Modesto from Los Angeles?
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Modesto is about 292 miles from Los Angeles, the largest city in California listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Modesto?
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Cities near Modesto include Turlock, CA (13 miles); Manteca, CA (16 miles); Tracy, CA (24 miles); Stockton, CA (27 miles); Merced, CA (37 miles).
Local notes for Modesto, CA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.