PlainZIP

Bass Lake, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93604

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

674
2/sq mi
$134,357
Median income
$935,500
Median home value
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bass Lake pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93604 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93604 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 374.4 square miles in Bass Lake, Madera County, California. The area is home to 674 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 93604 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93604 sits at $134,357 (32% above the California average), while per-capita income is $74,286. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $935,500 (21% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93604 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madera County, so you can benchmark 93604 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 93604

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93604.

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 93604, Bass Lake, 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

674

Population

374.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 93604?

51.0

Median Age

56.2%

Male

43.8%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$134,357

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$74,286

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93604 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$134,357 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,302

Total Housing Units

264

Occupied Units

1,038

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$935,500

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

1983

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

+46.3%

YoY Change (2022)

335

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+235%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93604 have increased 46.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -2.8% 201
2019 +9.4% 220
2020 -2.8% 213
2021 +7.3% 229
2022 +46.3% 335

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 93604, employing approximately 289 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,697,000.

25

Businesses

289

Employees

$14.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 28.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 28.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.0%

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 93604 vs 93669 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
93669 Wishon, CA 295 8.3 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 Bass Lake, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93604 in? ▼
ZIP code 93604 (Bass Lake) 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 93604? ▼
ZIP code 93604 in Bass Lake, CA has a population of 674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93604? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93604 is $134,357, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93604? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93604 is $935,500, which is 236% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93604? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93604 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93604? ▼
ZIP code 93604 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93604? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93604 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (7), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93604? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93604 increased by 46.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 93604? ▼
In ZIP code 93604, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93604? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93604 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Reading Census Demographics
How to interpret population, income, and education data from the Census Bureau.
Understanding ZIP Code Data
What ZIP codes are, how ZCTAs differ, and what the data reveals.
Best ZIP Codes for Families
Key factors to evaluate when choosing a family-friendly neighborhood.
ZIP Codes for Relocation
Data-driven tips for evaluating ZIP codes before a move.

Official Data Resources for Bass Lake, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.