🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

93646

Orange Cove

ZIP Code 93646 is a standard zip code serving Orange Cove, Orange Cove, California (CA), in Fresno County, United States. It has an estimated population of 10,557 with a median household income of $27,906. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Fresno
City: Orange Cove
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.625500
Longitude: -119.320400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 42.61 mi²
Population Density: 248.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.718891°N, 36.588202°S, -119.214393°E, -119.359483°W

With 10,557 residents spread across 42.61 square miles, this area has a population density of 248.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

10,557

Population

70th percentile

$27,906

Median Income

5th percentile

$135,800

Median Home Value

50th percentile

42.61 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 93646 is $27,906, and the median home value is $135,800. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

2,671

Total Units

2,473

Occupied Units

92.6%

Occupancy Rate

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