93636 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93636, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93636 is a zip code in Madera County, California, which covers Madera CCD, Madera Southeast CCD, Oakhurst-North Fork CCD, and Yosemite Lakes, with a total population of 12,921 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 93636 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93636.

The estimated population of people living in 93636 is 12,921, with a median age of 41.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93636 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,921
+3.15%
+5.99%
2020
12,527
 -5.49% -
2019
13,255
+4.45%
-
2018
12,690
+4.09%
-
2017
12,191
 - -

Population of 93636 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93636 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
50.8%
60.7%
 -16.31%
Black/African American
2.1%
1.9%
 +10.53%
Native
1.2%
0.9%
 +33.33%
Hispanic
38%
28.7%
 +32.40%
Asian
3.4%
3.6%
 -5.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
3.6%
 +8.33%
Other
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93636 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 93636 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93636 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93636 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.3 -5.49% 35.4 -13.02% 43.9 -2.44%
2020 43.7 +0.69% 40.7 +0.25% 45 -0.44%
2019 43.4 +3.33% 40.6 +0.25% 45.2 +3.43%
2018 42 -6.25% 40.5 -9.4% 43.7 -2.67%
2017 44.8 - 44.7 - 44.9 -

The median age of the 93636 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 93636 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 9 837 +35.69% 498 +23.25% 1,127 608
10 to 19 868 +30.07% 978 -8.82% 1,139 882
20 to 29 541 +16.86% 641 +10.98% 627 709
30 to 39 451 +28.76% 676 -3.51% 562 634
40 to 49 615 +13.46% 851 +17.53% 687 1,008
50 to 59 930 -24.78% 1,087 -14.42% 719 928
60 to 69 1,012 -0.93% 941 +9.42% 996 987
70+ 655 +3.41% 610 +6.69% 665 643

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93636 zip code is $104,201.00.

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 93636.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $114,653.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,397.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93636 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 93636, 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 93636 is currently $115,410.00.

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.

12.63% of households in 93636 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 93636 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.84%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.48%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.93%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.63%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93636 is $36,574.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93636 by the total population of 93636.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93636 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93636 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
    12.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.61%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.55%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93636 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93636 zip over the age of 16 is 9,935.

Of those people, a total of 58.80% 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 93636 is 56.50%.

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 93636 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 770 26.40% 9.40%
20 to 24 years 835 60.80% 9.30%
25 to 29 years 501 80.20% 12.90%
30 to 34 years 708 74.60% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 1,373 81.40% 2.80%
45 to 54 years 1,525 86.00% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 932 79.70% 5.80%
60 to 64 years 900 57.80% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 1,620 27.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 771 7.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93636. 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 7,105 58.80% 3.50%
Black or African American 272 72.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 203 45.30% 30.40%
Asian 317 73.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,031 50.00% 8.30%
Two or more races 1,007 61.30% 0.50%
Hispanic or Latino 3,383 54.60% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,482 61.20% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93636 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 93636 is 5,618, with median earnings of $50,859.00.

Women in 93636 are earning approximately 78.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,618 $50,859.00
Male 2,677 $55,765.00
Female 2,941 $43,723.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93636 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 639 $95,125.00
Business and Financial 347 $66,109.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $16,709.00
Architecture and Engineering 97 $83,080.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $0.00
Community and Social Service 178 $42,089.00
Legal 53 $70,733.00
Educational and Library 705 $67,780.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $63,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 429 $88,105.00
Healthcare Support 165 $32,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 73 $78,438.00
Law Enforcement 117 $80,288.00
Food Preparation and Serving 98 $22,955.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 243 $37,440.00
Personal Care and Service 108 $31,786.00
Sales 500 $53,611.00
Office and Administrative Support 652 $28,571.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 76 $6,875.00
Construction and Extraction 212 $41,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $48,191.00
Production 262 $37,026.00
Transportation and Material Moving 148 $45,278.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93636 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 93636.

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 364 $108,889.00 275 $65,446.00
Business and Financial 95 $87,917.00 252 $65,050.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 59 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 64 $82,946.00 33 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00 153 $42,136.00
Legal 29 $0.00 24 $57,857.00
Educational and Library 246 $52,813.00 459 $76,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $44,732.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $250,001.00 382 $85,833.00
Healthcare Support 35 $0.00 130 $11,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 65 $77,604.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 107 $72,063.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $11,625.00 59 $23,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 208 $40,988.00 35 $35,417.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 93 $14,792.00
Sales 292 $58,000.00 208 $38,261.00
Office and Administrative Support 90 $55,208.00 562 $28,393.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 47 $55,052.00 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 212 $41,875.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $48,191.00 0 $0.00
Production 197 $62,634.00 65 $4,476.00
Transportation and Material Moving 137 $37,063.00 11 $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 3,991 households in 93636, with an average household size of 3.23 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 3,298 families living in the 93636 zip code with an average family size of 3.49 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 93636:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,758 153 387 693
Average Household Size 3.51 3.41 4.36 1.43
Total Families 2,758 153 387 0
Average Household Size 3.46 2.89 3.97 0

Poverty

Of the 3,298 families living in 93636, 6.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93636:

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 4,237 housing units in 93636.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,991 94.19%
Vacant 246 5.81%

8.02% of the total 4,237 housing units in 93636 are rental units. This is approximately 340 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,611 are occupied by the owner - or 85.23% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93636 is $1,344.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93636 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
    40
  • Less than $500
    28
  • $500 to $999
    29
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    148
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    72
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    57
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93636 is $375,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93636 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    39
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    32
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    92
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    718
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,010
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    572
  • $1,000,000 or more
    148

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93636. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93636 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    19
  • 1940 to 1949
    32
  • 1950 to 1959
    25
  • 1960 to 1969
    237
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,345
  • 1980 to 1989
    771
  • 1990 to 1999
    918
  • 2000 to 2009
    544
  • 2010 to 2013
    330
  • 2014 or later
    16

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 93636 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    61
  • 1 vehicle available
    491
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,814
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,625

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93636 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93636 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93636.

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
    57
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    131
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    426
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    468
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,098
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    517
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,154
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    175
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    326
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    282
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    169
  • 90 or more minutes
    287

Summary

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