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Laton, CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California. ZIP codes: 93242.

Population

1,453

Land area

2.5sq mi

People per sq mi

575

ZIP codes

1

Laton and its ZIP codes

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Laton at a glance

  • Laton is about 2.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $77,647 a year, 22% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,400 (66% below California) and median rent is $1,091 a month.

Local data for Laton, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Laton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,647

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$249,400

Median rent

$1,091/mo

Homeownership

77.9%

Bachelor's or higher

13.9%

Median age

33.5

Average commute

22.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,018), German Americans (57), Peruvian Americans (44).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fresno County. PPP loans are for Laton.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.8%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,417

428,665 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,584

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.9B

FY 2026, $4,883 per person

PPP loans

$3.8M

40 loans, 788 jobs reported

Fresno County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Laton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.4%
  • Carpooled2.0%
  • Public transit3.5%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home3.5%

Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Laton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

2,472

Countywide, mostly dense fog

Flood insurance policies

921

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

98° / 37°F

8.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Laton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

13.6%

U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

19.5%

U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts

ZIP codes in Laton

1 in or overlapping Laton. Population shown

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Cities near Laton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HardwickCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.1
GrangevilleCensus-designated place6 mi0.6
HanfordCity8.2 mi17.9
ArmonaCensus-designated place8.2 mi2.1
RiverdaleCensus-designated place8.9 mi3.9
Home GardenCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.4
MonmouthCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.3
KingsburgCity10 mi3.7
SelmaCity10 mi5.9
CaruthersCensus-designated place11 mi2
LemooreCity11 mi9.8
TraverCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
BowlesCensus-designated place13 mi0.4
LanareCensus-designated place13 mi2
FowlerCity13 mi2.6
LondonCensus-designated place14 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Laton, CA in?
Laton is in Fresno County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Laton, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Laton include 93242.
What is the population of Laton, CA?
About 1,453 people live in Laton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Laton?
Nearby places include Hardwick (2.4 mi), Grangeville (6 mi), Hanford (8.2 mi), Armona (8.2 mi), Riverdale (8.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023