ZIP Code 93606 in Biola, CA

Community Overview

Biola is a small agricultural community in Fresno County, California, covering less than half a square mile. With a population of 1,352 residents in 313 households, this compact town sits within the greater Fresno metro area but maintains its own distinct identity and postal service. The community is classified as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across this territory.

Postal Services and Delivery Patterns

The Biola post office maintains 439 PO Boxes, serving 40% more boxes than local households. This 1.40 adoption rate means the post office serves families and businesses from surrounding areas beyond the small town boundaries. Despite the PO Box classification, street delivery does exist here. Mail carriers operate 2 City routes and 1 Rural route, handling delivery to addresses along streets like N Biola Avenue (45 delivery points), N Seventh (10 points), and N Third (9 points).

Biola's street pattern is simple but organized. The main artery is N Biola Avenue, with numbered streets (Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh) and letter-designated streets (W A through W H) forming a basic grid. Some streets have apartment or unit designations, indicating multi-family housing in this small footprint. The town's compact 0.45 square mile area makes it walkable, with the post office serving as a central point.

Demographics

The population is young and diverse. Median age is 26.0 years, well below the national average, suggesting families with children rather than retirees. The community is racially mixed: 52% identify as "Some Other Race" (often indicating Hispanic ethnicity not separately recorded), 22% White, 9% Asian, 3% American Indian, and 14% Two or More Races. Only 5% identify as Hispanic or Latino in the separate ethnicity question, but the high "Other Race" percentage suggests a larger Hispanic presence.

Economic Profile

Economically, Biola is a working-class community. Median household income is $40,313, below both state and national medians. Transportation and warehousing employs the largest share of workers (298 of the workforce), likely tied to agricultural logistics in the Central Valley. Public administration employs 55 people, with 54 of those working for federal government. About 22% of workers (39 people) work from home, higher than the national average.

Housing Characteristics

Housing patterns show stability. There are 324 total housing units, with 313 occupied (97% occupancy). Homeownership and renting split almost evenly: 158 owner-occupied units and 155 renter-occupied units. Seasonal vacancy is zero, confirming this isn't a vacation community. Median home value is $237,100, relatively affordable for California. The housing stock is older, with 281 units built before 1939, giving Biola a historic small-town character.

Education and Employment

Education levels are lower than state averages. Only 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to California's much higher rate. This aligns with the agricultural and transportation employment base, which doesn't typically require four-year degrees. There are 8 business establishments in Biola employing 155 people total, meaning most residents commute elsewhere for work.

Mailing Information

To mail to Biola, use:

• Street addresses**: Available for most locations (e.g., 123 N Biola Ave, Biola, CA 93606)
• PO Box addresses**: PO Box [number], Biola, CA 93606

Street Name Patterns

Simple grid pattern with N Biola Avenue as the main street, numbered streets (Third through Seventh), and letter-designated streets (W A through W H).

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