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Madera, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93637

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

37,743
54/sq mi
$71,724
Median income
$384,200
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Madera pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93637 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93637 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 700.2 square miles in Madera, Madera County, California. The area is home to 37,743 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 93637 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93637 sits at $71,724 (29% below the California average), while per-capita income is $29,357. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. On housing, the median home value is $384,200 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $1,383 per month, and 59.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93637 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 93637 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 93637

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93637.

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 93637, Madera, 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

37,743

Population

700.2

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93637?

32.3

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

20.3%

Foreign-Born

White 29.3%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 76.2%

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?

$71,724

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$29,357

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93637 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,724 Top 50% higher than 50% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,044

Total Housing Units

12,213

Occupied Units

831

Vacant Units

3.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$384,200

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,383

Median Rent

1990

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93637 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 216
2021 +14.9% 248
2022 +18.7% 295
2023 +2.6% 302
2024 +4.5% 316

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 764 business establishments in ZIP 93637, employing approximately 12,676 people with a combined annual payroll of $586,965,000.

764

Businesses

12,676

Employees

$587.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 122 16.0%
Health care and social assistance 116 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 77 10.1%
Transportation and warehousing 59 7.7%
Construction 57 7.5%
Manufacturing 48 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 48 6.3%
Wholesale trade 44 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 5.5%
Finance and insurance 39 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 12 1.6%
Educational services 11 1.4%
Information 8 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93637 in? ▼
ZIP code 93637 (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 93637? ▼
ZIP code 93637 in Madera, CA has a population of 37,743 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93637? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93637 is $71,724, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93637? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93637 is $384,200, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93637? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93637 is White at 29.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93637? ▼
ZIP code 93637 has 764 business establishments employing approximately 12,676 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93637? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93637 are: Retail trade (122), Health care and social assistance (116), Accommodation and food services (77). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93637? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93637 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 93637? ▼
In ZIP code 93637, 38.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 93637? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93637 is 21.1 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 93637? ▼
In ZIP code 93637, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93637? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93637 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Madera, CA

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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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