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 Moderate-density area
- $49,813
- Median income Below-median income area
- $286,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 4.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93640 (Mendota, CA) fell -1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 93640 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mendota, Fresno County, California, home to 11,880 residents across 292.6 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93640 reports a modest median household income of $49,813 (51% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,246. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $286,200 (63% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $982; owner occupancy is 42.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fresno County, so 93640 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 93640
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mendota, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93640.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
68 establishments
- Retail trade 24
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 21
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 93640, Mendota, 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
11,880
Population
292.6
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93640?
28.7
Median Age
57.2%
Male
42.8%
Female
48.2%
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?
$49,813
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$15,246
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93640 ranks among California ZIPs
Mendota, 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)
$49,813 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
3,622housing units
3,622
Total Housing Units
3,570
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
3.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,200
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93640 vs 93622 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93622 | Firebaugh, CA | 9,581 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93640, 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 (11,880 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 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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