Chowchilla, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93610
Madera County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,833
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $373,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93610 (Chowchilla, CA) fell -4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 358.6 in 2023 to 343.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93610 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chowchilla, Madera County, California, with 23,833 residents across 705.1 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93610 reports a modest median household income of $68,083 (33% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,392. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 9.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $373,000 (52% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,233; owner occupancy is 53.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madera County, so 93610 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 93610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chowchilla, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93610.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 17
Real estate and rental and leasing
17 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 93610, Chowchilla, 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
23,833
Population
705.1
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93610?
35.1
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
16.8%
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?
$68,083
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$23,392
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93610 ranks among California ZIPs
Chowchilla, 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)
$68,083 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,024housing units
6,024
Total Housing Units
5,660
Occupied Units
364
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$373,000
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,233
Median Rent
1987
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
-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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93610 vs 95333 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95333 | Le Grand, CA | 2,942 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93610, 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 (23,833 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 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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