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Madera County, CA
17 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Madera County, California.
Population
160,940
Land area
2,137sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Madera County
Madera County at a glance
- Madera County is 70% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,627, 23% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $393,200 (46% below California) and median rent is $1,390 a month.
- Its largest cities are Madera (67,831), Chowchilla (19,020) and Madera Acres (9,846).
Local data for Madera County, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools85
- Colleges1
- Libraries6
- Banks14
- Post Offices4
- Parks41
- Grocery Stores64
- Restaurants340
- Affordable Housing2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers25
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Madera County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,627
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$393,200
Prices +1.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,390/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (92,528), German Americans (9,933), Irish Americans (7,961).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Aug 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
PPP loans
$204M
2,351 loans, 27,220 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$515K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Madera County, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madera County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
903
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
467
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 32°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madera County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.9%
U.S. 11.1% +6.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Madera County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Madera County, CA?
- Madera is the largest city or town in Madera County, with about 67,831 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Madera County?
- Madera County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 93601, 93604, 93610, 93614, 93626.
- What is the population of Madera County, CA?
- About 160,940 people live in Madera County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Madera County?
- Madera County borders Fresno County, Merced County, Tuolumne County, Mariposa County, Mono County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023