City

Mendota, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fresno County  ·  California

👥14,507Population
💰$46,042Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂27.5Median Age
🏠$255,000Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓13.2%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
📊12.2%Unemployment▲ 148% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.8%Hispanic: 95%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.5%Race
White2.8%
Hispanic95.0%
Black1.3%
Asian0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
12%
25–44
31%
45–64
16%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.89
Below Poverty27.5% ▲ 175% above avg
College Grads13.2% ▼ 66% below avg
Unemployment12.2% ▲ 148% above avg
No HS Diploma679 (15.7%)
HS Graduate1,978 (45.7%)
Some College583 (13.5%)
Associates515 (11.9%)
Bachelors220 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree353 (8.2%)

Education

No HS: 15.7%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
No HS15.7%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College13.5%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.5%Renter: 54.5%Tenure
Owner45.5%
Renter54.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
50%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,042 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$255,000 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units3,521
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
67%
About Mendota, CA

Mendota is a city in California, located in Fresno County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,507 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.5 years.

Economically, Mendota is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,042 is below the national average. Approximately 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mendota is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $255,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month.

The population of Mendota is less-educated. 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (95.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mendota
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93640 14,507 $46,042 $255,000 $841 12.2% 13.2% 45.5%