Firebaugh, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93622
Fresno County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,581
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,021
- Median income Below-median income area
- $244,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 4.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Firebaugh pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93622 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 93622 (Firebaugh, CA) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 307.9 in 2023 to 328.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93622 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Firebaugh, Fresno County, California, home to 9,581 residents across 921.3 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93622 reports a modest median household income of $48,021 (53% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $16,683. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $244,400 (68% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $968; owner occupancy is 46.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fresno County, so 93622 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 93622
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Firebaugh, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93622.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 93622, Firebaugh, 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
9,581
Population
921.3
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93622?
31.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
43.1%
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?
$48,021
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$16,683
Per Capita Income
35.8%
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 93622 ranks among California ZIPs
Firebaugh, 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)
$48,021 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
2,821housing units
2,821
Total Housing Units
2,670
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
3.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,400
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$968
Median Rent
1992
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
328
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+228%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93622 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 216 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 251 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 285 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 308 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 328 |
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 119 business establishments in ZIP 93622, employing approximately 1,153 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,387,000.
119
Businesses
1,153
Employees
$94.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 16.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 6.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.5% |
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 93622 vs 93640 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93640 | Mendota, CA | 11,880 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93622, 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 (9,581 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 93622 in?
ZIP code 93622 (Firebaugh) 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 93622?
ZIP code 93622 in Firebaugh, CA has a population of 9,581 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93622?
The median household income in ZIP 93622 is $48,021, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93622?
The median home value in ZIP 93622 is $244,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93622?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93622 is Two or More Ethnicities at 17.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93622?
ZIP code 93622 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 1,153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93622?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93622 are: Accommodation and food services (19), Transportation and warehousing (18), Retail trade (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93622?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93622 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 93622?
In ZIP code 93622, 33.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.8% 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 93622?
In ZIP code 93622, approximately 46.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93622?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93622 is 35.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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