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Ahwahnee, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93601

Madera County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,909
17/sq mi
$76,555
Median income
$434,900
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ahwahnee pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.7 square miles in Ahwahnee, Madera County, California. The area is home to 1,909 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 93601 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93601 sits at $76,555 (25% below the California average), while per-capita income is $48,370. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $434,900 (44% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madera County, so you can benchmark 93601 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 93601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93601.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93601, Ahwahnee, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,909

Population

115.7

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93601?

61.6

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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?

$76,555

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$48,370

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93601 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,555 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

819

Total Housing Units

702

Occupied Units

117

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$434,900

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93601 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.9% 186
2020 +0.6% 187
2021 +21.1% 226
2022 +11.6% 252
2024 — 301

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 93601, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,861,000.

37

Businesses

156

Employees

$6.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 37.8%
Accommodation and food services 9 24.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.8%

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 93601 vs 93644 →

ZIP 93601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93601 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
93644 Oakhurst, CA 8,637 6.4 mi
93623 Fish Camp, CA 69 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madera County

93638 standard
Madera, CA
Pop: 49,068
93637 standard
Madera, CA
Pop: 37,743
93610 standard
Chowchilla, CA
Pop: 23,833
93636 standard
Madera, CA
Pop: 11,908
93614 standard
Coarsegold, CA
Pop: 11,661
93644 standard
Oakhurst, CA
Pop: 8,637

Related Areas

Madera County Ahwahnee, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93601 in? ▼
ZIP code 93601 (Ahwahnee) is located in Madera County, California. Madera County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madera-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93601? ▼
ZIP code 93601 in Ahwahnee, CA has a population of 1,909 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93601 is $76,555, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93601 is $434,900, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93601 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93601? ▼
ZIP code 93601 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93601 are: Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93601 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93601? ▼
In ZIP code 93601, 43.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 93601? ▼
In ZIP code 93601, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93601 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ahwahnee, CA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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