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North Fork, CA

Census-designated place in Madera County, California. ZIP codes: 93643, 93669.

Population

2,999

Land area

32.2sq mi

People per sq mi

93

ZIP codes

2

North Fork and its ZIP codes

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North Fork at a glance

  • North Fork is 63% less dense than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,619, 28% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $382,600 (48% below California) and median rent is $1,399 a month.

Local data for North Fork, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

North Fork, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,619

Poverty rate

15.1%

Median home value

$382,600

Median rent

$1,399/mo

Homeownership

89.3%

Bachelor's or higher

24.3%

Median age

60.7

Average commute

30.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (458), Irish Americans (213), Italian Americans (173).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madera County. PPP loans are for North Fork.

Details

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

Madera County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone66.5%
  • Carpooled5.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home26.8%

Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

North Fork, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

95° / 32°F

33.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in North Fork, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.6%

U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

12.2%

U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.8%

U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts

ZIP codes in North Fork

2 in or overlapping North Fork. Population shown

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Cities near North Fork

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Bass LakeCensus-designated place7.8 mi1.9
AuberryCensus-designated place9.6 mi46.4
CoarsegoldCensus-designated place11 mi17.2
OakhurstCensus-designated place11 mi33.4
Shaver LakeCensus-designated place14 mi32.3
Big CreekCensus-designated place15 mi0.5
AhwahneeCensus-designated place15 mi11.5
Yosemite LakesCensus-designated place15 mi20.9
NipinnawaseeCensus-designated place17 mi3.1
Fish CampCensus-designated place18 mi0.4
MillertonCensus-designated place20 mi2
FriantCensus-designated place20 mi1.3
WawonaCensus-designated place23 mi1.1
BootjackCensus-designated place27 mi3.8
Bonadelle RanchosCensus-designated place28 mi9
Rolling HillsCensus-designated place28 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is North Fork, CA in?
North Fork is in Madera County, California.
What ZIP codes are in North Fork, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping North Fork include 93643, 93669.
What is the population of North Fork, CA?
About 2,999 people live in North Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near North Fork?
Nearby places include Bass Lake (7.8 mi), Auberry (9.6 mi), Coarsegold (11 mi), Oakhurst (11 mi), Shaver Lake (14 mi).

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