ZIP Code 93636 in Madera, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Madera, California
County:Madera County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:44:47 PM
Population:14,004 [See All]
Area Code:559
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.9768, -119.8701
Land Area:197.522 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 93636 has 14,004 residents and 4,571 households (average 3.06 persons per household). The median age is 40.8 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (62.1%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:14,004Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:14,777Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:25,272Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:70.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$124,024Source: Census ACS
Households:4,571Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$483,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.06Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.85Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,85011,44311,34111,91912,36711,88512,19112,69013,25512,52712,92113,44714,777
Decennial Census11,908------------------14,004------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.8

Male Median Age: 39.9

Female Median Age: 41.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male41443449352643636138843335642640250550545538820015582
Female379461506476363319413465391416439527514497393242136108
Total7938959991,0027996808018987478428411,0321,019952781442291190
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8,69352.57%
Black:2301.39%
Hispanic:*4,81729.13%
Asian:6013.63%
American Indian:2601.57%
Hawaiian:140.08%
Other:1,92111.62%
Total:16,536100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6,95949.69%39.9 years
Females:7,04550.31%41.7 years
Total:14,004100%40.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,16589.09%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:510.35%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:9946.73%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:56710.56%
Total Population:14,777100%
Total Native Population:13,21689.44%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,56110.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $124,024, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $52,032 (72.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,047. Family households earn a median of $132,393 versus $68,333 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,060). By gender, male median income is $78,429 and female is $72,991, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,438 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.8%, which is trails slightly the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$71,992$71,715$74,538$75,160$70,857$76,349$80,179$80,074$83,977$99,643$104,201$119,375$124,024
Median Family Income$82,470$78,730$82,075$81,619$78,352$79,530$83,048$86,039$86,377$102,195$109,813$130,061$132,393
Median NonFamily Income$39,342$41,792$40,123$42,850$40,607$46,528$45,669$45,123$45,917$52,683$48,844$55,208$68,333
Median Male Income$54,275$54,247$63,796$62,124$61,036$61,784$62,041$60,072$60,829$61,045$63,053$70,706$78,429
Median Female Income$39,675$43,036$51,170$51,230$50,948$52,500$57,328$54,954$57,745$61,265$64,105$70,351$72,991
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6,50759.65%
Unemployed:3403.12%
Not In Labor Force:4,06137.23%
Total:10,908100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,95545.41%
Service:84613.00%
Sales and Office:1,39421.42%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5238.04%
Production, transportation, and material moving:78912.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6,507100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $483,300, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $170,500 (54.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $151,900. The median gross rent is $1,788, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $595 (49.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $545. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.33% (64.96% with a mortgage, 35.04% free-and-clear) and renters 11.67% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.46%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$312,800$285,900$261,100$259,200$258,500$267,500$290,900$312,300$331,400$348,400$375,000$450,900$483,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:254.86%
$500 to $999:193.70%
$1,000 to $1,499:10720.82%
$1,500 to $1,999:14428.02%
$2,000 to $2,499:15329.77%
$2,500 to $2,999:203.89%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:468.95%
Total:514100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,193$1,282$1,394$1,446$1,434$1,325$1,483$1,365$1,243$1,342$1,344$1,458$1,788
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,52757.38%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,36330.95%
Renter Occupied:51411.67%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,404100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,40492.54%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3557.46%
Total Housing Units:4,759100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,55395.67%
Multi-Family Units:240.50%
Other Units:1823.82%
Total Housing Units:4,759100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 38.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 88.80%, which is notably higher than the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.31%). College enrollment is 26.25%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4394.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6196.54%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,83219.37%
Some college, no degree:2,20123.27%
Associate's degree:7197.60%
Bachelor's degree:2,53826.83%
Graduate or professional degree:1,11211.75%
Total:9,460100%
High school or higher:8,40288.82%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,65038.58%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:11,54465.61%
Public Insurance:5,53631.46%
No Insurance:5152.93%
Total:17,595100%
Has Health Insurance:17,08097.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty2.9%4.0%4.7%7.2%7.6%7.9%6.1%6.5%6.6%5.4%6.7%5.0%5.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3547.53%
Kindergarten:2745.83%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,94241.31%
High school (grades 9-12):89719.08%
College or graduate school:1,23426.25%
Total:4,701100%
Early Childhood:62813.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,11366.22%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 93636 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 272 business establishments, employing about 5,148 people with an annual payroll of $462,830,000. USPS data shows 8,259 residential mailboxes and 287 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:8,259Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:287Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,311Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,213Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:272Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$104,935,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$462,830,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,148Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 93636 is located in Madera County, California, within the Fresno, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23420) and California's 5th and 13rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 1,170,942 people, about 1.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 93636. It covers 197.522 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.279 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Fresno, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:23420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,170,942Source: Census
MSA:Fresno, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:197.522 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.279 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05,13Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1730.82, 96.79 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:2006-06Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0645022Source: Census
Place Name:Madera city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


93637 | | 93635

Schools in ZIP Code 93636


ZIP Code 93636 is part of 2 school districts, including: Golden Valley Unified School District (Grades KG thru 12) and Chawanakee Unified School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 11 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Webster Elementary 36477 Ruth Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
District: Golden Valley Unified School District
Independence Continuation High 12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
District: Golden Valley Unified School District
Liberty High 12220 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
District: Golden Valley Unified School District
Ranchos Middle 12455 Rd. 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
District: Golden Valley Unified School District
Lincoln Community Day 12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
District: Golden Valley Unified School District
Sierra View Elementary 16436 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
District: Golden Valley Unified School District
Centennial Independent Study 12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
District: Golden Valley Unified School District
Valley Children's Hospital 9300 Valley Children's Pl. Ste. Ge02
Madera, CA 93636
District: Golden Valley Unified School District
Freedom Home 16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
District: Golden Valley Unified School District
Stone Creek Elementary 760 Market Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
District: Golden Valley Unified School District
Hillside Elementary 800 Treasure Hills Dr.
Madera, CA 93636
District: Chawanakee Unified School District
Foothill Christian Academy 35220 Ave 15
Madera, CA 93636
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93636


Madera Community College 30277 Avenue 12
Madera, CA 93638-8321
Type: Post Secondary
Clovis Community College 10309 North Willow Avenue
Fresno, CA 93730
Type: Post Secondary
Lyle's College Of Beauty 6735 N First Ave Ste 112
Fresno, CA 93710
Type: Post Secondary
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno 295 East Sierra Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710-3616
Type: Post Secondary
San Joaquin Valley College-Madera 2185-J West Cleveland Avenue
Madera, CA 93637-8724
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Fresno 5091 N Fresno Street Ste 104
Fresno, CA 93710
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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