93608 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93608, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93608 is a zip code in Fresno County, California, which covers Coalinga CCD, Mendota CCD, and San Joaquin-Tranquillity, with a total population of 1,180 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 93608 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93608.

The estimated population of people living in 93608 is 1,180, with a median age of 26.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93608 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,180
+11.64%
+21.27%
2020
1,057
 -17.42% -
2019
1,280
+36.17%
-
2018
940
 -3.39% -
2017
973
 - -

Population of 93608 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93608 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
1.8%
2.3%
 -21.74%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
98.2%
97.7%
 +0.51%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93608 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 93608 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93608 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93608 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 26.8 -9.76% 24.8 -5.7% 29.6 -6.62%
2020 29.7 -7.19% 26.3 -1.13% 31.7 -13.39%
2019 32 -9.6% 26.6 -19.88% 36.6 -1.08%
2018 35.4 +18.39% 33.2 +15.28% 37 +8.5%
2017 29.9 - 28.8 - 34.1 -

The median age of the 93608 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 93608 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 94 +43.21% 70 +76.72% 115 125
10 to 19 106 24.96% 38 +140.62% 103 63
20 to 29 69 +86.88% 111 +22.01% 119 125
30 to 39 70 +18.02% 51 +87.1% 75 108
40 to 49 60 +91.96% 92 -64.81% 111 27
50 to 59 82 -114.41% 37 +79.53% 19 68

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93608 zip code is $36,413.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 93608.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,913.00
  • 45 to 64
    $36,875.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93608 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 93608, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 93608 is currently $44,034.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in 93608 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 93608 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.37%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    42.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    29.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93608 is $13,462.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93608 by the total population of 93608.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93608 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93608 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    0.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    0.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    85.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93608 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93608 zip over the age of 16 is 811.

Of those people, a total of 58.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 93608 is 53.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 93608 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 37 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 116 65.50% 51.30%
25 to 29 years 128 64.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 41 39.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 236 78.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 94 80.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 37 43.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 19 100.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 22 0.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 81 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93608. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 405 66.70% 14.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 406 49.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 790 59.60% 8.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21 0.00% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93608 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 93608 is 432, with median earnings of $31,950.00.

Women in 93608 are earning approximately 60.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 432 $31,950.00
Male 265 $37,089.00
Female 167 $22,448.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93608 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 12 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $0.00
Sales 8 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 230 $31,100.00
Construction and Extraction 30 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 20 $0.00
Production 25 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 50 $52,984.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93608 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 93608.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 142 $35,889.00 88 $17,500.00
Construction and Extraction 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 36 $0.00 14 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 336 households in 93608, with an average household size of 3.49 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 296 families living in the 93608 zip code with an average family size of 3.74 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 93608:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 226 0 70 40
Average Household Size 3.77 0 3.97 0
Total Families 226 0 70 0
Average Household Size 3.77 0 3.63 0

Poverty

Of the 296 families living in 93608, 31.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93608:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 379 housing units in 93608.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 336 88.65%
Vacant 43 11.35%

46.97% of the total 379 housing units in 93608 are rental units. This is approximately 178 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 101 are occupied by the owner - or 26.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93608 is $723.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93608 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    57
  • Less than $500
    37
  • $500 to $999
    141
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93608 is $154,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93608 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    14
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    33
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    33
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    21
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93608. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93608 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    21
  • 1960 to 1969
    141
  • 1970 to 1979
    46
  • 1980 to 1989
    52
  • 1990 to 1999
    15
  • 2000 to 2009
    69
  • 2010 to 2013
    35
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 93608 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    97
  • 2 vehicles available
    140
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    99

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93608 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93608 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93608.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    16
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    81
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    57
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    44
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    23
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    20
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    35
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    8
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    50
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    10
  • 90 or more minutes
    30

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 93608 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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