Fresno, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93706
Fresno County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,087
- 97/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,930
- Median income Below-median income area
- $240,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fresno pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 97
- people per sq mi
- 35%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93706 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 93706 (Fresno, CA) fell -7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 406.1 in 2023 to 375.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93706 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fresno, Fresno County, California, with 41,087 residents across 423.1 square miles, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93706 reports a modest median household income of $40,930 (60% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,444. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $240,000 (69% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,193; owner occupancy is 35.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fresno County, so 93706 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 93706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fresno, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93706.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
100 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
67 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 93706, Fresno, 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
41,087
Population
423.1
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93706?
30.5
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
22.3%
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?
$40,930
Median Household Income
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$20,444
Per Capita Income
37.9%
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93706 ranks nationally
Fresno, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$40,930 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
12,335housing units
12,335
Total Housing Units
11,806
Occupied Units
529
Vacant Units
3.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,000
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$1,193
Median Rent
1971
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
-7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
376
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+276%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93706 have decreased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +276% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 254 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 296 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 351 |
| 2023 | +15.7% | 406 |
| 2024 | -7.5% | 376 |
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 639 business establishments in ZIP 93706, employing approximately 17,044 people with a combined annual payroll of $870,414,000.
639
Businesses
17,044
Employees
$870.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 100 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 86 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 12.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 68 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 67 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 58 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 2.4% |
| Information | 9 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
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 93706 vs 93652 →
ZIP 93706 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93722
Fresno (93722)
76,448 residents
- 93706
Fresno (93706)
41,087 residents
- 93705
Fresno (93705)
36,703 residents
- 93703
Fresno (93703)
31,868 residents
- 93704 27,156
Fresno (93704)
27,156 residents
- 93728 15,743
Fresno (93728)
15,743 residents
- 93701 12,529
Fresno (93701)
12,529 residents
- 93723 9,547
Fresno (93723)
9,547 residents
- 93721 6,959
Fresno (93721)
6,959 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93706 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93723
Fresno (93723)
$128,725 median income
- 93722
Fresno (93722)
$80,285 median income
- 93609
Caruthers (93609)
$78,750 median income
- 93704
Fresno (93704)
$73,234 median income
- 93728
Fresno (93728)
$62,986 median income
- 93705
Fresno (93705)
$57,003 median income
- 93703 $48,737
Fresno (93703)
$48,737 median income
- 93652 $44,342
Raisin City (93652)
$44,342 median income
- 93706 $40,930
Fresno (93706)
$40,930 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93706 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93652 | Raisin City, CA | 415 | 3.9 mi |
| 93609 | Caruthers, CA | 5,640 | 9.0 mi |
| 93722 | Fresno, CA | 76,448 | 10.4 mi |
| 93723 | Fresno, CA | 9,547 | 9.6 mi |
| 93728 | Fresno, CA | 15,743 | 8.8 mi |
| 93721 | Fresno, CA | 6,959 | 8.8 mi |
| 93705 | Fresno, CA | 36,703 | 10.3 mi |
| 93701 | Fresno, CA | 12,529 | 9.4 mi |
| 93704 | Fresno, CA | 27,156 | 11.7 mi |
| 93703 | Fresno, CA | 31,868 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93706, 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 (41,087 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 93706 in?
ZIP code 93706 (Fresno) 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 93706?
ZIP code 93706 in Fresno, CA has a population of 41,087 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93706?
The median household income in ZIP 93706 is $40,930, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93706?
The median home value in ZIP 93706 is $240,000, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93706?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93706 is Two or More Ethnicities at 29.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93706?
ZIP code 93706 has 639 business establishments employing approximately 17,044 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93706?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93706 are: Wholesale trade (100), Retail trade (86), Other services (except public administration) (78). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93706?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93706 decreased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 276%. 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 93706?
In ZIP code 93706, 33.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 93706?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93706 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93706?
In ZIP code 93706, approximately 35.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93706?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93706 is 37.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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