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 Low-density area
- $134,357
- Median income Above-median income area
- $935,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bass Lake, Madera County, California, home to just 674 residents across 374.4 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93604 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,357 (32% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,286. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $935,500 (21% above the average California ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madera County, so 93604 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 93604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bass Lake, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93604.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 93604, Bass Lake, 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
674
Population
374.4
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93604?
51.0
Median Age
56.2%
Male
43.8%
Female
4.2%
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?
$134,357
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$74,286
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 93604 ranks among California ZIPs
Bass Lake, 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)
$134,357 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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
1,302housing units
1,302
Total Housing Units
264
Occupied Units
1,038
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$935,500
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93604, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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