City

Chowchilla, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Madera County  ·  California

👥24,088Population
💰$66,567Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$342,000Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 96% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.2%Hispanic: 49%Black: 4.9%Asian: 4.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White37.2%
Hispanic49.0%
Black4.9%
Asian4.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.29
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 96% above avg
No HS Diploma494 (3.7%)
HS Graduate3,916 (29.4%)
Some College2,033 (15.3%)
Associates3,072 (23%)
Bachelors1,306 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree2,509 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 23%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College15.3%
Associates23.0%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.5%Renter: 45.5%Tenure
Owner54.5%
Renter45.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,567 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$342,000 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,239/mo
Total Housing Units6,029
Vacant Units390

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Chowchilla, CA

Chowchilla is a city in California, located in Madera County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,088 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Chowchilla is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,567 is near the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chowchilla is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $342,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,239 per month.

The population of Chowchilla is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 49.0%.

Chowchilla, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Chowchilla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93610 24,088 $66,567 $342,000 $1,239 9.6% 28.6% 54.5%