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Sunnyside, CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California.

Population

4,639

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,446

ZIP codes

0

Sunnyside and its ZIP codes

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Sunnyside at a glance

  • Sunnyside is about 9.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $114,135, 15% above the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $539,000 (27% below California) and median rent is $1,324 a month.

Local data for Sunnyside, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sunnyside, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$114,135

Poverty rate

8.8%

Median home value

$539,000

Median rent

$1,324/mo

Homeownership

80.5%

Bachelor's or higher

35.0%

Median age

38.6

Average commute

27.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,204), Hmong Americans (382), Irish Americans (326).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

7.4%

Sep 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

Fresno County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone75.2%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit3.2%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sunnyside, 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

102° / 38°F

11.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sunnyside, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.8%

U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

9.7%

U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.9%

U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts

Cities near Sunnyside

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MalagaCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.3
CalwaCensus-designated place4 mi0.6
Tarpey VillageCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.8
MayfairCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.5
FresnoCity5.7 mi115.9
ClovisCity7 mi26.3
Del ReyCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.3
FowlerCity7.3 mi2.6
SangerCity7.4 mi6.2
EastonCensus-designated place7.7 mi3
Old Fig GardenCensus-designated place7.9 mi1.7
BowlesCensus-designated place8.6 mi0.4
West ParkCensus-designated place8.9 mi1.8
CentervilleCensus-designated place10 mi8.1
Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place11 mi0.1
MonmouthCensus-designated place12 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sunnyside, CA in?
Sunnyside is in Fresno County, California.
What is the population of Sunnyside, CA?
About 4,639 people live in Sunnyside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sunnyside?
Nearby places include Malaga (3.8 mi), Calwa (4 mi), Tarpey Village (4.5 mi), Mayfair (4.9 mi), Fresno (5.7 mi).

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