Avenal, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93204
Kings County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,529
- 101/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,079
- Median income Below-median income area
- $228,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 2.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Avenal pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 101
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93204 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 93204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avenal, Kings County, California, home to 15,529 residents across 154.4 square miles, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93204 reports a modest median household income of $55,079 (46% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $13,035. Unemployment is 12.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $228,900 (70% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,015; owner occupancy is 45.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 93204 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 93204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avenal, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93204.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 7
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93204, Avenal, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,529
Population
154.4
Area (sq mi)
101
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93204?
32.5
Median Age
63.2%
Male
36.8%
Female
39.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$55,079
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$13,035
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93204 ranks among California ZIPs
Avenal, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,079 11th percentile higher than 11% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,927housing units
2,927
Total Housing Units
2,813
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
3.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,900
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$1,015
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 93204, employing approximately 381 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,244,000.
62
Businesses
381
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 29.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 14.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93204 vs 93239 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93239 | Kettleman City, CA | 1,688 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93204, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,529 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 93204 in?
ZIP code 93204 (Avenal) is located in Kings County, California. Kings County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kings-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93204?
ZIP code 93204 in Avenal, CA has a population of 15,529 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93204?
The median household income in ZIP 93204 is $55,079, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93204?
The median home value in ZIP 93204 is $228,900, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93204 is Two or More Ethnicities at 35.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93204?
ZIP code 93204 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 381 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93204 are: Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (12), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93204?
In ZIP code 93204, 28.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 93204?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93204 is 36.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93204?
In ZIP code 93204, approximately 45.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93204 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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