| City: | Helm, California |
| County: | Fresno County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:48:33 AM |
| Population: | 188 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 559 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.4803, -120.1667 |
| Land Area: | 62.353 sq mi |
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Helm is a small agricultural community in Fresno County, California, located about 20 miles southwest of Fresno in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. With a population of just 188 people living in 37 households, it's a compact farming settlement where most residents work in agriculture or transportation industries. The post office maintains 56 PO Boxes for a community of 37 households, giving it an adoption rate of 1.5x, which means the Helm post office serves farms and residents from surrounding areas too.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery available, so residents must pick up their mail at the post office. Despite the PO Box classification, the ZIP does include some street delivery through one city route and one rural route.
| Delivery Type | Records |
|---|---|
| PO Box | 3 |
| City Routes | 2 |
| Rural Routes | 17 |
| General Delivery | 1 |
Streets like S Lassen Ave, W Elkhorn Ave, and W Kamm Ave form the small grid of this farming community. The area spans about 20 square miles of flat agricultural land.
The demographics paint a picture of a working farmworker community. The household size averages 5.1 people per home, typical of multi-generational farmworker families. Nearly all housing (97%) is renter-occupied, with 42 mobile homes among the 46 total units.
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 188 |
| Households | 37 |
| Median Age | 27 years |
| Renter-Occupied | 97% (36 of 37) |
| Mobile Homes | 42 units |
| Persons per Household | 5.1 |
Workers here commute by public transit at high rates (45 workers) or drive alone (29 workers). Employment centers on agriculture (66 workers) and transportation/warehousing (129 workers). Median household income is $85,347.
Helm sits at the intersection of rural California's agricultural economy and the logistics networks that move produce to market. The nearest larger communities are Raisin City (10.8 miles away) and Easton (17.5 miles away). For this small settlement, the post office isn't just a mail stop; it's the official address for farms and families who call this patch of the Central Valley home.
A simple grid of avenues forming the core of this small agricultural settlement.
ZIP Code 93627 has 188 residents and 37 households (average 4.95 persons per household). The median age is 27.0 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.9%) and Other / Two or More Races (46.8%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 80.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 188Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 451Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 37Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.95Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 51 | 85 | 81 | 77 | 198 | 188 | 247 | 134 | 373 | 196 | 295 | 451 |
| Decennial Census | 123 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 188 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 27
Male Median Age: 36.2
Female Median Age: 20
| 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 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 12 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 38 | 13.38% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 152 | 53.52% |
| Asian: | 4 | 1.41% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.35% |
| Other: | 88 | 30.99% |
| Total: | 284 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 94 | 50.00% | 36.2 years |
| Females: | 94 | 50.00% | 20.0 years |
| Total: | 188 | 100% | 27.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 236 | 52.33% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 27 | 5.99% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 188 | 47.67% |
| Total Population: | 451 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 236 | 52.33% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 215 | 47.67% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $55,819 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $55,819 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.8%, which is slightly below 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 Natural resources (54.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $69,583 | $81,167 | $85,347 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $69,583 | $81,167 | $85,347 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,917 | $61,167 | $62,931 | $55,819 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 163 | 60.82% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 105 | 39.18% |
| Total: | 268 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 26 | 15.95% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 48 | 29.45% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 89 | 54.60% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 163 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.76%, which is considerably lower than 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 33 | 29.73% |
| $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: | 78 | 70.27% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 111 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 111 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 111 | 90.24% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 9.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 123 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 80 | 65.04% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 3.25% |
| Other Units: | 39 | 31.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 123 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 74.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 22.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 17.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 60.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 35.10%, which is comparable to 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 elementary (66.21%). College enrollment is 17.24%, 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: | 38 | 17.35% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 7.76% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 68 | 31.05% |
| Some college, no degree: | 60 | 27.40% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 36 | 16.44% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 219 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 164 | 74.89% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 36 | 16.44% |
| Private Insurance: | 78 | 17.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 272 | 60.31% |
| No Insurance: | 101 | 22.39% |
| Total: | 451 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 350 | 77.61% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 35.1% |
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): | 96 | 66.21% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 16.55% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 17.24% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 120 | 82.76% |
ZIP Code 93627 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 361 people with an annual payroll of $24,772,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 646Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $7,800,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $24,772,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 361Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 93627 is located in Fresno County, California, within the Fresno, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23420) and California's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 930,450 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 93627. It covers 62.353 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.072 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: | 62.353 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.072 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 96.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 93627 is in the Golden Plains Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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 March 1, 2026.