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
$40,930
Median income
$240,000
Median home value
9.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 93706 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 423.1 square miles in Fresno, Fresno County, California. The area is home to 41,087 residents, producing a population density of 97 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 93706 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93706 sits at $40,930 (60% below the California average), while per-capita income is $20,444. The poverty rate stands at 37.9% and the unemployment rate at 15.7%. On housing, the median home value is $240,000 (69% below the state average) with median rent at $1,193 per month, and 35.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93706 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fresno County, so you can benchmark 93706 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 93706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93706.

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 93706, Fresno, 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

41,087

Population

423.1

Area (sq mi)

97

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93706?

30.5

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

22.3%

Foreign-Born

White 20.7%
African American 11.8%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 65.7%

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

$20,444

Per Capita Income

37.9%

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93706 ranks nationally

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

$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 33.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%

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

What does housing look like?

12,335

Total Housing Units

11,806

Occupied Units

529

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.4%
Renter 64.6%

$240,000

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$1,193

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 93706 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 93706 ranks #2 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 93706 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 93706 ranks #9 of 9 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
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

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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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