93603 ZIP Code — Badger, CA

Tulare County, California

ZIP code 93603 is located in Badger, California, within Tulare County. It covers approximately 107.68 square miles and serves a population of 249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 559.

About ZIP code 93603

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $60,154. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 49%.

Overall, ZIP code 93603 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

249

population

107.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93603 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93603

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93603. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Badger	Acceptable
Badger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93286 Woodlake (8.8 mi) 93262 Sequoia National Park (9.9 mi) 93641 Miramonte (10.3 mi) 93621 Dunlap (12.4 mi) 93628 Hume (14.4 mi) 93271 Three Rivers (14.7 mi) 93244 Lemon Cove (15.6 mi) 93647 Orosi (17.3 mi) 93675 Squaw Valley (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	249
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	107.68 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	36.6070
Longitude	-118.9009
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	559

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.5%	47.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	14.5%	4.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

249

Population

People per sq mi

65.1

Median age

$60,154

Median household income

$35,803

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

53.2%

Home ownership

27.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

149

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	249	100.0%
65 and over	141	56.6%
Median age	65.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	249	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.5%	47.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	14.5%	4.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 27.0%

$25k–$35k 20.6%

$50k–$75k 40.4%

$200k+ 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	27.0%
$25k–$35k	20.6%
$50k–$75k	40.4%
$200k+	12.1%
Median income	$60,154

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.3%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 32.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	53.2%
Renter occupied	46.8%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	38.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.2%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	37.7%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	26.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	79.1%
3 bedrooms	6.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	42.6%
2 vehicles	57.4%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	40.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Wood	36.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	29	20.6%
Male householder, no spouse	9	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	29	20.6%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	51.8%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.7%	5.3%
Married	65.8%	56.1%
Separated	19.7%	0.0%
Widowed	6.8%	5.3%
Divorced	0.0%	33.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 2.9%

Some college, no degree 47.1%

Associate's degree 32.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	7	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 37.1%

Retail trade 35.5%

Finance & real estate 27.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	62.9%
Natural resources & construction	37.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	37.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	37.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 27.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 27.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.8%
Retirement income	40.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.1%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	16.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.9%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	49.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	36.1%
65 and over	59.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.6%
Public insurance	86.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	249	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	249	100.0%
Born in same state	249	100.0%
Born in different state	181	72.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	8.8%
Polish	17	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.6%
Internet access	84.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93603

What city is ZIP code 93603 in?

ZIP code 93603 is primarily assigned to Badger, California.

What county is ZIP code 93603 in?

ZIP code 93603 falls within Tulare County, California.

Does ZIP code 93603 have an older population?

57% of residents in ZIP code 93603 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93603?

27% of residents in ZIP code 93603 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93603 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 93603 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 93603?

ZIP code 93603 has an estimated population of 249 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 93603 in?

ZIP code 93603 observes the PST timezone.