Madera, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93636
Madera County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,908
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $133,274
- Median income Above-median income area
- $542,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Madera pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93636 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 93636 (Madera, CA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 331.1 in 2023 to 353.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93636 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madera, Madera County, California, home to 11,908 residents across 506.7 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93636 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,274 (31% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,245. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $542,100 (30% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,022; owner occupancy is 91.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madera County, so 93636 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 93636
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madera, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93636.
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 20
Real estate and rental and leasing
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 20
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 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 93636, Madera, 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
11,908
Population
506.7
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93636?
39.2
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
12.1%
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?
$133,274
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$49,245
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93636 ranks among California ZIPs
Madera, 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)
$133,274 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
5,238housing units
5,238
Total Housing Units
4,794
Occupied Units
444
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$542,100
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$2,022
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
353
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+253%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93636 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +253% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 236 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 276 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 319 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 331 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 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 272 business establishments in ZIP 93636, employing approximately 5,148 people with a combined annual payroll of $462,830,000.
272
Businesses
5,148
Employees
$462.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 63 | 23.2% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 93636 vs 93711 →
ZIP 93636 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93720
Fresno (93720)
45,191 residents
- 93711
Fresno (93711)
36,731 residents
- 93636 11,908
Madera (93636)
11,908 residents
- 93730 9,941
Fresno (93730)
9,941 residents
- 93650 4,055
Fresno (93650)
4,055 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93636 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93636 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93730
Fresno (93730)
$155,333 median income
- 93636
Madera (93636)
$133,274 median income
- 93720
Fresno (93720)
$105,050 median income
- 93711
Fresno (93711)
$104,176 median income
- 93650 $49,031
Fresno (93650)
$49,031 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93636 ranks #2 of 5 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 93636, 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 (11,908 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 93636 in?
ZIP code 93636 (Madera) 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 93636?
ZIP code 93636 in Madera, CA has a population of 11,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93636?
The median household income in ZIP 93636 is $133,274, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93636?
The median home value in ZIP 93636 is $542,100, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93636?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93636 is White at 53.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93636?
ZIP code 93636 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 5,148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93636?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93636 are: Construction (63), Retail trade (29), Health care and social assistance (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93636?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93636 increased by 6.8% 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 93636?
In ZIP code 93636, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 93636?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93636 is 32.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93636?
In ZIP code 93636, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93636?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93636 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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