Caruthers, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93609
Fresno County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,640
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $333,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Caruthers pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93609 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93609 (Caruthers, CA) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.6 in 2023 to 353.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93609 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Caruthers, Fresno County, California, home to 5,640 residents across 159.3 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93609 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (23% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,332. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $333,200 (57% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,392; owner occupancy is 47.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fresno County, so 93609 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 93609
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Caruthers, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93609.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 93609, Caruthers, 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
5,640
Population
159.3
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93609?
31.6
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
33.9%
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?
$78,750
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$25,332
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 93609 ranks among California ZIPs
Caruthers, 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)
$78,750 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
1,375housing units
1,375
Total Housing Units
1,218
Occupied Units
157
Vacant Units
3.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$333,200
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,392
Median Rent
1973
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
+17.6%
YoY Change (2024)
353
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+253%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93609 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +253% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 236 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 269 |
| 2022 | +38.3% | 372 |
| 2023 | -19.1% | 301 |
| 2024 | +17.6% | 353 |
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 63 business establishments in ZIP 93609, employing approximately 543 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,113,000.
63
Businesses
543
Employees
$26.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 23.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 93609 vs 93652 →
ZIP 93609 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93706
Fresno (93706)
41,087 residents
- 93725
Fresno (93725)
24,979 residents
- 93656 6,313
Riverdale (93656)
6,313 residents
- 93609 5,640
Caruthers (93609)
5,640 residents
- 93242 3,468
Laton (93242)
3,468 residents
- 93652 415
Raisin City (93652)
415 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93609 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93609 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93609
Caruthers (93609)
$78,750 median income
- 93242
Laton (93242)
$73,142 median income
- 93656
Riverdale (93656)
$72,333 median income
- 93725
Fresno (93725)
$72,232 median income
- 93652
Raisin City (93652)
$44,342 median income
- 93706
Fresno (93706)
$40,930 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93609 ranks the highest of 6 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 93609, 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 (5,640 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 93609 in?
ZIP code 93609 (Caruthers) 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 93609?
ZIP code 93609 in Caruthers, CA has a population of 5,640 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93609?
The median household income in ZIP 93609 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93609?
The median home value in ZIP 93609 is $333,200, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93609?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93609 is White at 22.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93609?
ZIP code 93609 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 543 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93609?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93609 are: Construction (15), Transportation and warehousing (12), Retail trade (11). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93609?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93609 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 253%. 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 93609?
In ZIP code 93609, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 93609?
In ZIP code 93609, approximately 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93609?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93609 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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