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ZIP Code 93610

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

23,833
34/sq mi
$68,083
Median income
$373,000
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chowchilla pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93610 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 705.1 square miles in Chowchilla, Madera County, California. The area is home to 23,833 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 93610 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93610 sits at $68,083 (33% below the California average), while per-capita income is $23,392. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $373,000 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,233 per month, and 53.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93610 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madera County, so you can benchmark 93610 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 93610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93610.

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 93610, Chowchilla, 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

23,833

Population

705.1

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93610?

35.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

16.8%

Foreign-Born

White 42.0%
African American 5.0%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%

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?

$68,083

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$23,392

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93610 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,083 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 42.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,024

Total Housing Units

5,660

Occupied Units

364

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.7%
Renter 46.3%

$373,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,233

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

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

-4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93610 have decreased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 241
2021 +16.1% 280
2022 +18.9% 333
2023 +7.5% 359
2024 -4.3% 343

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 242 business establishments in ZIP 93610, employing approximately 2,505 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,500,000.

242

Businesses

2,505

Employees

$128.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 43 17.8%
Retail trade 40 16.5%
Transportation and warehousing 28 11.6%
Construction 22 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 17 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 15 6.2%
Wholesale trade 10 4.1%
Manufacturing 9 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.7%
Finance and insurance 8 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93610 in?
ZIP code 93610 (Chowchilla) 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 93610?
ZIP code 93610 in Chowchilla, CA has a population of 23,833 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93610?
The median household income in ZIP 93610 is $68,083, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93610?
The median home value in ZIP 93610 is $373,000, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93610?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93610 is White at 42.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93610?
ZIP code 93610 has 242 business establishments employing approximately 2,505 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93610?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93610 are: Accommodation and food services (43), Retail trade (40), Transportation and warehousing (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93610?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93610 decreased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 93610?
In ZIP code 93610, 42.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 93610?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93610 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93610?
In ZIP code 93610, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93610?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93610 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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