Madera, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93638
Madera County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,068
- 200/sq mi High-density area
- $62,374
- Median income Near-median income area
- $325,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 8.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Madera pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 200
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93638 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 93638 (Madera, CA) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 357.4 in 2023 to 395.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93638 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madera, Madera County, California, with 49,068 residents across 245.6 square miles, a density of 200 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93638 reports a modest median household income of $62,374 (39% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,842. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $325,100 (58% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,397; owner occupancy is 56.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 31 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 93638.
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 93638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madera, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93638.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 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 93638, 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
49,068
Population
245.6
Area (sq mi)
200
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93638?
30.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
32.1%
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?
$62,374
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$20,842
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93638 ranks nationally
Madera, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,374 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,729housing units
12,729
Total Housing Units
12,030
Occupied Units
699
Vacant Units
4.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$325,100
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,397
Median Rent
1988
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
396
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+296%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93638 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +296% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 256 |
| 2021 | +17.2% | 300 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 349 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 357 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 396 |
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 481 business establishments in ZIP 93638, employing approximately 4,782 people with a combined annual payroll of $232,519,000.
481
Businesses
4,782
Employees
$232.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 83 | 17.3% |
| Construction | 58 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 51 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 1.7% |
| Information | 4 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93638, 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 (49,068 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 93638 in?
ZIP code 93638 (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 93638?
ZIP code 93638 in Madera, CA has a population of 49,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93638?
The median household income in ZIP 93638 is $62,374, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93638?
The median home value in ZIP 93638 is $325,100, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93638 is Two or More Ethnicities at 24.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 85.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93638?
ZIP code 93638 has 481 business establishments employing approximately 4,782 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93638?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93638 are: Retail trade (83), Construction (58), Transportation and warehousing (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93638?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93638 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 296%. 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 93638?
In ZIP code 93638, 33.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 93638?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93638 is 31.3 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 93638?
In ZIP code 93638, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93638 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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