| City: | Big Creek, California |
| County: | Fresno County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:48:17 AM |
| Population: | 144 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 559 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.1796, -119.2887 |
| Land Area: | 14.858 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 57 PO Boxes for those 58 occupied households, resulting in a 98% adoption rate. This isn't about isolation or lack of alternatives. It's about convenience for property owners who don't live here full-time. Second homeowners need a reliable year-round address where mail waits for their arrival, whether that's next weekend or next season.
The median age of 42 reflects a mix of retirees and working-age adults. Median household income registers at $35,725, modest by California standards. The 156 seasonal units concentrate ownership among those wealthy enough to maintain second properties in mountain country. Seven businesses employ 59 people, suggesting a service economy built around seasonal visitors and outdoor recreation.
Two streets handle the limited street delivery that does exist: Point Road and Jungletown Lane. But with 57 PO Boxes serving 58 households, most residents choose the post office over their mailbox. The facility operates as a hub for a community that swells and shrinks with the calendar, keeping mail secure until owners return to the mountains.
The two street names reflect Big Creek's mountain geography and frontier character. Point Road leads to geographic features, while Jungletown Lane suggests historic settlement patterns. With only four total street delivery points across both roads, this infrastructure serves a tiny fraction of the 203 housing units, confirming that most mail goes through PO Boxes at the post office.
ZIP Code 93605 has 144 residents and 58 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 42.0 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.6%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 144Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 69Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 9.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 58Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $361,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.48Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.80Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 227 | 218 | 243 | 201 | 248 | 211 | 170 | 188 | 198 | 159 | 126 | 97 | 83 | 69 |
| Decennial Census | 175 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 144 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42
Male Median Age: 37.3
Female Median Age: 43.5
| 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 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 8 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| White: | 116 | 84.67% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 5.11% |
| Asian: | 4 | 2.92% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 3.65% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 3.65% |
| Total: | 137 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 69 | 47.92% | 37.3 years |
| Females: | 75 | 52.08% | 43.5 years |
| Total: | 144 | 100% | 42.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 63 | 91.30% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 8.70% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 8.70% |
| Total Population: | 69 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 63 | 91.30% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 8.70% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $84,583 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $90,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $125,625 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $125,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (42.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $92,500 | $84,375 | $82,917 | $83,456 | $84,306 | $85,313 | $91,250 | $90,750 | $63,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $97,250 | $99,659 | $102,045 | $101,250 | $86,875 | $88,750 | $91,250 | $96,500 | $98,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $39,861 | $60,125 | $39,479 | $42,159 | $63,625 | $68,250 | $67,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $61,908 | $64,091 | $64,688 | $64,079 | $0 | $86,250 | $92,750 | $97,000 | $96,042 | $105,625 | $107,500 | $116,458 | $121,250 | $125,625 |
| Median Female Income | $32,143 | $37,159 | $36,797 | $39,500 | $0 | $58,750 | $58,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 26 | 50.98% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 25 | 49.02% |
| Total: | 51 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6 | 23.08% |
| Service: | 11 | 42.31% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 11.54% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 23.08% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 26 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $361,800, which is well above the national median ($332,700), is up $213,200 (143.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $634 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $956. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 82.25%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $148,600 | $221,400 | $225,000 | $241,700 | $320,000 | $317,600 | $0 | $322,700 | $320,000 | $0 | $297,700 | $0 | $0 | $361,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $634 | $680 | $671 | $673 | $695 | $755 | $745 | $922 | $956 | $1,021 | $1,375 | $1,354 | $1,075 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 17 | 56.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4 | 13.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 30.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 30 | 17.75% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 139 | 82.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 169 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 139 | 82.25% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 30 | 17.75% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 169 | 100% |
In 2024, 41.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to 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 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 47.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 39.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 44.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (33.33%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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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): | 6 | 11.76% |
| Some college, no degree: | 24 | 47.06% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15 | 29.41% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 11.76% |
| Total: | 51 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 51 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 21 | 41.18% |
| Private Insurance: | 48 | 65.75% |
| Public Insurance: | 25 | 34.25% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 73 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.4% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 30.8% | 37.9% | 45.8% | 44.0% | 47.8% |
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: | 6 | 33.33% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6 | 33.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 33.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 33.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 12 | 66.67% |
ZIP Code 93605 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 59 people with an annual payroll of $9,530,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 317Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,766,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,530,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 59Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 93605 is located in Fresno County, California, within the Fresno, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23420) and California's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 930,450 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 93605. It covers 14.858 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Fresno, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 23420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 930,450Source: Census |
| MSA: | Fresno, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 14.858 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1730.82 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0606518Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Big Creek CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 93605 is in the Big Creek Elementary School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.