PlainZIP

Orange Cove, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93646

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

10,557
96/sq mi
$50,847
Median income
$258,900
Median home value
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
96
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93646 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93646 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orange Cove, Fresno County, California, home to 10,557 residents across 110.3 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93646 reports a modest median household income of $50,847 (50% below the California average), while per-capita income is $17,993. The poverty rate stands at 32.5% and the unemployment rate at 15.5%. On housing, the median home value is $258,900 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 43.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fresno County, letting you compare 93646 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 93646

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orange Cove, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93646.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93646, Orange Cove, 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

10,557

Population

110.3

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93646?

26.6

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

33.9%

Foreign-Born

White 18.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%

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?

$50,847

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$17,993

Per Capita Income

32.5%

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93646 ranks nationally

Orange Cove, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,847 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 30.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,688

Total Housing Units

2,600

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

3.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.8%
Renter 56.2%

$258,900

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$1,107

Median Rent

1986

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

+29.1%

YoY Change (2024)

310

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+210%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93646 have increased 29.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 213
2021 +23.3% 262
2022 +11.7% 293
2023 -18.0% 240
2024 +29.1% 310

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 75 business establishments in ZIP 93646, employing approximately 720 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,186,000.

75

Businesses

720

Employees

$32.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 26.7%
Accommodation and food services 8 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 8.0%
Wholesale trade 4 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.3%
Finance and insurance 4 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.3%
Construction 3 4.0%
Manufacturing 3 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 4.0%

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 93646 vs 93654 →

ZIP 93646 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93646 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 93646 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 93646 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
93654 Reedley, CA 29,776 6.4 mi
93666 Sultana, CA 692 7.2 mi
93615 Cutler, CA 6,042 9.8 mi
93675 Squaw Valley, CA 3,721 7.6 mi
93647 Orosi, CA 11,874 7.7 mi
93618 Dinuba, CA 28,262 10.2 mi

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Pop: 76,448
93727 standard
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Pop: 71,820
93702 standard
Fresno, CA
Pop: 48,607
93611 standard
Clovis, CA
Pop: 45,614
93720 standard
Fresno, CA
Pop: 45,191
93706 standard
Fresno, CA
Pop: 41,087

Related Areas

Fresno County Orange Cove, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93646 in? ▼
ZIP code 93646 (Orange Cove) 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 93646? ▼
ZIP code 93646 in Orange Cove, CA has a population of 10,557 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93646? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93646 is $50,847, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93646? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93646 is $258,900, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93646? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93646 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 95.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93646? ▼
ZIP code 93646 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93646? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93646 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93646? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93646 increased by 29.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 93646? ▼
In ZIP code 93646, 30.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 93646? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93646 is 27.6 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 93646? ▼
In ZIP code 93646, approximately 43.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93646? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93646 is 32.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.