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 Moderate-density area
- $50,847
- Median income Below-median income area
- $258,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93646 (Orange Cove, CA) rose +29.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.1 in 2023 to 310.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,993. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $258,900 (66% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,107; owner occupancy is 43.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fresno County, so 93646 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 93646
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orange Cove, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93646.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 93646?
26.6
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
33.9%
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?
$50,847
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$17,993
Per Capita Income
32.5%
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93646 ranks among California ZIPs
Orange Cove, 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)
$50,847 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
2,688housing units
2,688
Total Housing Units
2,600
Occupied Units
88
Vacant Units
3.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,900
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 93654
Reedley (93654)
29,776 residents
- 93618
Dinuba (93618)
28,262 residents
- 93647 11,874
Orosi (93647)
11,874 residents
- 93646 10,557
Orange Cove (93646)
10,557 residents
- 93615 6,042
Cutler (93615)
6,042 residents
- 93675 3,721
Squaw Valley (93675)
3,721 residents
- 93666 692
Sultana (93666)
692 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93646 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93646 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93654
Reedley (93654)
$65,574 median income
- 93618
Dinuba (93618)
$61,977 median income
- 93615
Cutler (93615)
$59,760 median income
- 93647
Orosi (93647)
$58,309 median income
- 93646
Orange Cove (93646)
$50,847 median income
- 93675
Squaw Valley (93675)
$49,808 median income
- 93666
Sultana (93666)
$42,917 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93646, 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 (10,557 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 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.
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