Mendota, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93640

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

11,880
41/sq mi
$49,813
Median income
$286,200
Median home value
4.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mendota pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93640 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93640 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 292.6 square miles in Mendota, Fresno County, California. The area is home to 11,880 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 93640 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93640 sits at $49,813 (51% below the California average), while per-capita income is $15,246. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 11.9%. On housing, the median home value is $286,200 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $982 per month, and 42.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93640 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fresno County, so you can benchmark 93640 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 93640

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93640.

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 93640, Mendota, 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

11,880

Population

292.6

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93640?

28.7

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

48.2%

Foreign-Born

White 17.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 93.1%

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?

$49,813

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$15,246

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93640 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,813 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 31.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,622

Total Housing Units

3,570

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

3.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.8%
Renter 57.2%

$286,200

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$982

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 145 business establishments in ZIP 93640, employing approximately 774 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,033,000.

145

Businesses

774

Employees

$36.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 68 46.9%
Retail trade 24 16.6%
Accommodation and food services 21 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 8 5.5%
Wholesale trade 5 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.5%
Manufacturing 4 2.8%
Finance and insurance 3 2.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
93622 Firebaugh, CA 9,581 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93640 in?
ZIP code 93640 (Mendota) 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 93640?
ZIP code 93640 in Mendota, CA has a population of 11,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93640?
The median household income in ZIP 93640 is $49,813, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93640?
The median home value in ZIP 93640 is $286,200, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93640 is Two or More Ethnicities at 21.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 93.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93640?
ZIP code 93640 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93640 are: Transportation and warehousing (68), Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93640?
In ZIP code 93640, 31.2% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 93640?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93640 is 30.0 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 93640?
In ZIP code 93640, approximately 42.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93640 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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