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Parkwood, CA
Census-designated place in Madera County, California.
Population
1,758
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,534
ZIP codes
0
Parkwood and its ZIP codes
Parkwood at a glance
- Parkwood is about 10 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,645, 38% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,500 (68% below California) and median rent is $1,536 a month.
Local data for Parkwood, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parkwood, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,645
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$237,500
Median rent
$1,536/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,177), Italian Americans (180), Irish Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madera County. PPP loans are for Parkwood.
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
How people get to work
Parkwood, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.7%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parkwood, 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
96° / 38°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parkwood, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.6%
U.S. 11.1% +11.5 pts
Cities near Parkwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParksdaleCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.7 |
| MaderaCity | 3 mi | 19.7 |
| La VinaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| Madera AcresCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 7.2 |
| BiolaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Bonadelle RanchosCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 9 |
| Madera RanchosCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.6 |
| FairmeadCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| Rolling HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| KermanCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Old Fig GardenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| ChowchillaCity | 17 mi | 11.5 |
| FresnoCity | 19 mi | 115.9 |
| FriantCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| MayfairCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parkwood, CA in?
- Parkwood is in Madera County, California.
- What is the population of Parkwood, CA?
- About 1,758 people live in Parkwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parkwood?
- Nearby places include Parksdale (1.9 mi), Madera (3 mi), La Vina (5 mi), Madera Acres (5.9 mi), Biola (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023