PlainZIP

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
$78,750
Median income
$333,200
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $25,332. Local economic indicators show a 16.1% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $333,200 (57% below the state average), median rent at $1,392 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. To put 93609 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fresno County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 93609?

31.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

33.9%

Foreign-Born

White 22.9%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%

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

$25,332

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93609 ranks nationally

Caruthers, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,375

Total Housing Units

1,218

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

3.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.2%
Renter 52.8%

$333,200

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93609 ranks #4 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 93609 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
93652 Raisin City, CA 415 5.2 mi
93656 Riverdale, CA 6,313 6.3 mi
93706 Fresno, CA 41,087 9.0 mi
93242 Laton, CA 3,468 9.6 mi
93725 Fresno, CA 24,979 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fresno County

93722 standard
Fresno, CA
Pop: 76,448
93727 standard
Fresno, CA
Pop: 71,820
93702 standard
Fresno, CA
Pop: 48,607
93611 standard
Clovis, CA
Pop: 45,614
93720 standard
Fresno, CA
Pop: 45,191
93706 standard
Fresno, CA
Pop: 41,087

Related Areas

Fresno County Caruthers, CA California

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.

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