| City: | Lemoore, California |
| City Alias: | Lemoore Nas, Lemoore Naval Air Station |
| Names to Avoid: | Nas Lemoore, Naval Air Station Lemoore |
| County: | Kings County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:46:05 AM |
| Population: | 941 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 559 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 36.2628, -119.9091 |
| Land Area: | 21.184 sq mi |
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Naval Air Station Lemoore, the Navy's newest and largest Master Jet Base, operates under dedicated ZIP code 93246 in Kings County, California. Purpose-built in 1961 specifically for jet aircraft operations, the base was designed with the demands of the Cold War in mind. Named Reeves Field in honor of Rear Admiral Joseph M. Reeves, whose vision established modern aircraft carrier striking forces, the installation features two 13,500-foot offset runways. This unique postal designation has served the base for over two decades.
NAS Lemoore serves as the West Coast home of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter. Selected in 1998 as the Super Hornet's Pacific Fleet base, the station received its first F/A-18E/F aircraft in November 1999 to replace the F-14 Tomcat. Currently, 175 Hornets and Super Hornets operate from one Fleet Replacement Squadron and sixteen operational squadrons. In 2017, the base welcomed the F-35C Lightning II, establishing the Navy's first Pacific F-35 training squadron.
Postal records show 128 delivery codes serving 85 distinct military units and facilities. The ZIP+4 data reveals the operational structure: multiple VFA (Strike Fighter Attack) squadrons including VFA-14, VFA-41, VFA-94, and VFA-147 appear alongside four Carrier Air Wings (CVW-2, CVW-9, CVW-11, CVW-17). Support facilities include the Strike Fighter Wing headquarters, Strike Fighter Weapons School, Naval Air Warfare Center, and U.S. Naval Hospital.
The 2020 Census counted 941 residents within this 0.49-square-mile ZIP, with a median age of 22.0 years reflecting the young military population. Approximately 84% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters (barracks), while only 16 housing units exist on the base itself. This demographic pattern is characteristic of an active military installation where most personnel are young, single, or living in base housing.
NAS Lemoore is home to Commander, Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet, exercising functional command over all Navy F/A-18 squadrons on the West Coast. Census Business Patterns data shows 20 establishments employing over 1,000 workers within this ZIP. Lemoore, Lemoore NAS, and Lemoore Naval Air Station are all valid mailing city names for this designation.
| Population: | 941 |
| Median Age: | 22.0 |
| Housing Units: | 16 |
| Establishments: | 20 |
| Employment: | 1,028 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 93246 has 941 residents and 5 households (average 30.40 persons per household). The median age is 22.0 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 78.2% male and 21.8% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.8%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.2%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 941Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 852Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 44.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 30.40Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 31.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,246 | 1,129 | 1,024 | 852 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 941 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22
Male Median Age: 22
Female Median Age: 21.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 10 | 2 | 108 | 442 | 122 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 6 | 0 | 41 | 112 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 16 | 2 | 149 | 554 | 143 | 21 | 28 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 516 | 47.08% |
| Black: | 136 | 12.41% |
| Hispanic:* | 247 | 22.54% |
| Asian: | 82 | 7.48% |
| American Indian: | 21 | 1.92% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.18% |
| Other: | 92 | 8.39% |
| Total: | 1,096 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 736 | 78.21% | 22.0 years |
| Females: | 205 | 21.79% | 21.6 years |
| Total: | 941 | 100% | 22.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 811 | 95.19% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 41 | 4.81% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 852 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 852 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, 6.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (91.84%). College enrollment is 91.84%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 58 | 19.27% |
| Some college, no degree: | 189 | 62.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 11.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20 | 6.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 301 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 301 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 20 | 6.64% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 8.16% |
| College or graduate school: | 45 | 91.84% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4 | 8.16% |
ZIP Code 93246 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 765 people with an annual payroll of $57,097,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 7,175Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 20Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $14,127,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $57,097,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 765Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 93246 is located in Kings County, California, within the Hanford-Corcoran, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25260) and California's 20th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 152,982 people, about 0.62% of whom live in ZIP Code 93246. It covers 21.184 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.073 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hanford-Corcoran, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 152,982Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 21.184 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.073 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 20Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4874.22 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0641152Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lemoore city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 93246 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.