City

Madera, CA

4 ZIP codes  ·  Merced County  ·  California

👥108,557Population
💰$74,424Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.7Median Age
🏠$347,869Median Home Value▲ 25% above avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊10.8%Unemployment▲ 120% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.6%Hispanic: 73.9%Black: 2.2%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White18.6%
Hispanic73.9%
Black2.2%
Asian2.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.81
Below Poverty21.5% ▲ 115% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment10.8% ▲ 120% above avg
No HS Diploma4,572 (9.1%)
HS Graduate15,474 (31%)
Some College7,208 (14.4%)
Associates8,841 (17.7%)
Bachelors4,716 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree9,159 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 9.1%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS9.1%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College14.4%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60%Renter: 40%Tenure
Owner60.0%
Renter40.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,424 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$347,868 ▲ 25% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,345/mo
Total Housing Units30,498
Vacant Units1,931

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Madera, CA

Madera is a city in California, located in Merced County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 108,557 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.74 years.

Economically, Madera is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,424 is near the national average. Approximately 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Madera is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $347,868, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,345 per month.

The population of Madera is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (73.93%).

Madera, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Madera
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93636 14,777 $124,024 $483,300 $1,788 5.0% 49.7% 88.3%
93637 42,278 $74,621 $369,200 $1,345 10.5% 27.0% 57.8%
93638 51,502 $60,031 $291,500 $1,218 12.6% 19.1% 53.6%