Empire, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP codes in Empire

ZIP codes in Empire: 95319 and 95357.

Distances are straight-line from Norris Canyon to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Empire: those whose USPS city name is Empire (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Empire (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

From Norris Canyon to Empire

Measured in a straight line, Empire is about 60 miles east of Norris Canyon. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Norris Canyon is in Contra Costa County and Empire is in Stanislaus County. Of the 277 places on this site's list, Empire ranks 275th in distance from Norris Canyon. Between Norris Canyon and Empire the map shows Livermore, Tracy, and Vernalis. Norris Canyon uses area code 925 and Empire uses 209. Nearest to Norris Canyon on this site's list: San Ramon, Danville, Castro Valley, and Dublin.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The houses of Empire

Census estimates count 1,233 housing units in Empire. The median home was built in 1971, and 91% of homes were built before 1980. 76% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 59% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Empire.

About Empire

Empire is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Stanislaus County. About 3,726 people live in the 1.2 square miles of Empire (around 3,185 per square mile). There are 8 places in the United States named Empire; this one is in Stanislaus County. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Modesto (about 220,592 residents), roughly 5 miles west.

Around Empire

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Empire include Hughson, Bystrom, Parklawn, Modesto, Keyes, and Bret Harte.

Green spaces in and around Empire: Empire Community Park and Creekwood Park.

Schools in and around Empire include Norman N. Glick Middle, Empire Elementary, Teel School in Empire, and Peter Johansen High.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Empire city guide.

Around Empire

Places close to Empire with a page on this site:

• Airport 4 mi
• Bystrom 4 mi
• Ceres 5 mi
• Parklawn 5 mi
• Modesto 5 mi
• Rouse 6 mi
• Del Rio 9 mi
• Monterey Park Tract 10 mi
• Vernalis 19 mi

The lay of the land

The center of Empire is about 113 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Norris Canyon is at about 1,136 feet, which puts Empire about 1,000 feet lower.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on opener repair, broken spring replacement, new garage doors, emergency repair, and off-track doors explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

This page is a profile of Empire, not a service promise. For an answer about your own address, call the number at the top of the page.

Prefer the Empire pages themselves? Go to the Empire page of our website.