Laton, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93242
Fresno County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,468
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,142
- Median income Near-median income area
- $353,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Laton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93242 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 93242 covers 106.4 square miles in Laton, Fresno County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,468 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93242 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,142 (28% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,459. Unemployment is 10.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $353,000 (54% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,284; owner occupancy is 64.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fresno County, so 93242 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 93242
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laton, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93242.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 93242, Laton, 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
3,468
Population
106.4
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93242?
33.0
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
22.8%
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?
$73,142
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$28,459
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 93242 ranks among California ZIPs
Laton, 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)
$73,142 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
1,072housing units
1,072
Total Housing Units
964
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,000
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,284
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 93242, employing approximately 140 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,303,000.
25
Businesses
140
Employees
$7.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 24.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.0% |
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 93242 vs 93202 →
ZIP 93242 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93245
Lemoore (93245)
37,412 residents
- 93662
Selma (93662)
30,237 residents
- 93609 5,640
Caruthers (93609)
5,640 residents
- 93202 4,143
Armona (93202)
4,143 residents
- 93242 3,468
Laton (93242)
3,468 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93242 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93242 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93245
Lemoore (93245)
$80,412 median income
- 93609
Caruthers (93609)
$78,750 median income
- 93242
Laton (93242)
$73,142 median income
- 93202
Armona (93202)
$64,276 median income
- 93662
Selma (93662)
$61,564 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93242 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93242, 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 (3,468 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 93242 in?
ZIP code 93242 (Laton) is located in Fresno County, California. Fresno County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fresno-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93242?
ZIP code 93242 in Laton, CA has a population of 3,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93242?
The median household income in ZIP 93242 is $73,142, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93242?
The median home value in ZIP 93242 is $353,000, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93242?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93242 is White at 35.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93242?
ZIP code 93242 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93242?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93242 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93242?
In ZIP code 93242, 37.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93242?
In ZIP code 93242, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93242?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93242 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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