ZIP Code 93637: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 43,785 Household income: $71,724 Rent: $1,383

Overview

Total population
43,785
Rent
$1,383
Year built
1990
Household income
$71,724
Per capita income
$29,357
Poverty rate
22.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.6 persons
Rent over 30% of income
54.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Madera County
City
Madera
Total population
43,785
Adults over 25
26,186
Total households
12,213
Household size
3.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$71,724
Per capita income
$29,357
Poverty rate
22.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
54.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,383
Year built
1990
Households that rent
41%
Households that own
59%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
29.3%
Black
4.1%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
25.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
76.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
23.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
15,293 (91.2%)
Commute time to work
21 mins
Work from home
1,484 (8.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
47.5%
High school graduate or GED
24.5%
Some college or associate degree
13.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
14.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 


Comparison of ZIP Code 93637 with: Madera County, CA Fresno metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 93637

Total population43,785
Rent$1,383
Year built1990
Household income$71,724
Per capita income$29,357
Poverty rate22.5%
Unemployment rateN/A

Madera County, CA

Total population160,940
Rent$1,390
Year built1988
Household income$76,627
Per capita income$30,077
Poverty rate19.2%
Unemployment rate7.7%

Fresno Metro Area, CA

Total population1,177,665
Rent$1,392
Year built1983
Household income$74,468
Per capita income$32,569
Poverty rate18.4%
Unemployment rate7.9%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP93637 CountyMadera, CAMetro AreaFresno metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population43,785160,9401,177,66539,287,377334,922,499
Rent$1,383$1,390$1,392$2,036$1,413
Year built19901988198319761980
Household income$71,724$76,627$74,468$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$29,357$30,077$32,569$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate22.5%19.2%18.4%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A7.7%7.9%5.3%4%

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Summary for 93637

Rent & Income

In 93637, the typical monthly rent is $1,383 and the typical household income is $71,724. Rent here is lower than California, and household income is lower than California. The estimated poverty rate is 22.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 41% of households. About 54.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 14.2% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.


 

ZIP 93637 — Rent vs Household Income

 


 

ZIP 93637 — Poverty

 


 

How ZIP 93637 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,383 38 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $71,724 504 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 22.5% 573 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 93637

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 93637 places 38th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Throughout California, numbers span from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 504th out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 93637 comes 573rd out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 


💰 Rent in ZIP Code 93637 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,383 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.


👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 93637

Annual Household Income: $71,724

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.


📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 93637

Estimated Rate: 22.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.


🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 93637

In ZIP Code 93637, households that rent: 5,008 (41%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,008 41%
Owner-Occupied 7,205 59%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.


📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 93637

In ZIP Code 93637, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,742 (54.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,742 54.8%
Other renter households 2,266 45.2%
Total renter households 5,008 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.


📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 93637

Less than High School: 12,446 people (47.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,420 people (24.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,590 people (13.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,730 people (14.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,186


 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.