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Ahwahnee, CA
Census-designated place in Madera County, California. ZIP codes: 93601.
Population
1,453
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
126
ZIP codes
1
Ahwahnee and its ZIP codes
Ahwahnee at a glance
- Ahwahnee is 50% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,391 a year, 22% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $470,400 (36% below California) and median rent is $2,417 a month.
Local data for Ahwahnee, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ahwahnee, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,391
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$470,400
Median rent
$2,417/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
68.3
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (228), Irish Americans (152), Mexican Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madera County. PPP loans are for Ahwahnee.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,887
58,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,225
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$801M
FY 2026, $5,126 per person
How people get to work
Ahwahnee, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.0%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.5%
- Worked from home28.3%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ahwahnee, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
903
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
467
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 27°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ahwahnee, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Ahwahnee
1 in or overlapping Ahwahnee. Population shown
Cities near Ahwahnee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NipinnawaseeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.1 |
| OakhurstCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 33.4 |
| Bass LakeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| CoarsegoldCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 17.2 |
| Fish CampCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BootjackCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Yosemite LakesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 20.9 |
| WawonaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| North ForkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 32.2 |
| MariposaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| MidpinesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| Yosemite WestCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Mt. BullionCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Catheys ValleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 23.6 |
| El PortalCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| AuberryCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 46.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ahwahnee, CA in?
- Ahwahnee is in Madera County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Ahwahnee, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ahwahnee include 93601.
- What is the population of Ahwahnee, CA?
- About 1,453 people live in Ahwahnee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ahwahnee?
- Nearby places include Nipinnawasee (2.7 mi), Oakhurst (5.2 mi), Bass Lake (8 mi), Coarsegold (8.4 mi), Fish Camp (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023