Keyes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States.

[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all of it land.

There were 1,471 housing units at an average density of 511.9 per square mile (197.6/km2).

The racial makeup of the CDP was 61.99% White, 0.59% African American, 1.99% Native American, 3.26% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander, 27.63% from other races, and 4.28% from two or more races.

In the California State Legislature, Keyes is in the 8th Senate District, represented by Democrat Angelique Ashby, and the 12th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Damon Connolly.

[8] In 2012, a Stanislaus County Sheriff Department officer stun-gunned and shot an unarmed man.

The department has approximately 17 men: 5 captains, 6 engineers, and 6 firefighters.

These members train every Wednesday night and the last Saturday of each month for the day.

KFPD has several pieces of apparatus that it utilizes to respond to emergencies.

It can seat 6 people and carries 1000 gallons of water and it can pump 1500 GPM.

It is the first piece of apparatus used for medical aids, vehicle accidents, rescues, and structure fires.

This unit carries 150' of 1" reel line, 175' of 1 1/2" hose, as well as wildland packs.

If required, this rig could act as a pumper for fire attack with its 1250 GPM pump.