93604 ZIP Code — Bass Lake, CA

Madera County, California

ZIP code 93604 is located in Bass Lake, California, within Madera County. It covers approximately 44.44 square miles and serves a population of 366 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 559.

About ZIP code 93604

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $887,300.

The gap between median ($108,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 93604 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

366
population
44.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93604 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93604

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City Status
Bass Lake Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
93669 Wishon (3.1 mi) 93643 North Fork (5.2 mi) 93644 Oakhurst (6.9 mi) 93601 Ahwahnee (10.7 mi) 93623 Fish Camp (12.8 mi) 93614 Coarsegold (13 mi) 93645 O Neals (14.3 mi) 93602 Auberry (18.3 mi) 93626 Friant (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 366
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 44.44 sq mi
Water area 0.92 sq mi
Latitude 37.3215
Longitude -119.5518
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 15.5% 41.7% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 51.9% 32.2% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 20.9% 22.0% 26.4%
Over $200k 11.8% 4.0% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

366
Population
8
People per sq mi
64.3
Median age
$108,750
Median household income
$63,382
Per capita income
$887,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
17.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
1,245
Housing units
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
20
5–9
12
11
15–19
6
12
20–24
7
16
35–44
10
46
45–54
27
4
55–59
2
25
60–64
15
53
65–74
32
35
75–84
21
8
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184913.4%
18 and over31786.6%
65 and over15341.8%
Median age64.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or more races 2.4%
GroupCount%
White33890.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native195.1%
Hispanic or Latino92.4%
Two or more races92.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 15.5% 41.7% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 51.9% 32.2% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 20.9% 22.0% 26.4%
Over $200k 11.8% 4.0% 13.3%
Under $10k 15.8%
$35k–$50k 7.0%
$50k–$75k 13.9%
$75k–$100k 13.3%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 15.2%
$200k+ 19.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k15.8%
$35k–$50k7.0%
$50k–$75k13.9%
$75k–$100k13.3%
$100k–$150k15.2%
$150k–$200k15.2%
$200k+19.6%
Median income$108,750

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.9%
$100k–$150k 6.3%
$300k–$500k 4.4%
$500k–$1M 39.9%
$1M+ 35.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$887,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant87.3%
Single-family detached82.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.2%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200910.2%
1990–199917.2%
1980–198927.5%
1970–197917.8%
1960–19699.5%
1950–19596.3%
1940–19494.9%
1939 or earlier6.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom2.4%
2 bedrooms24.7%
3 bedrooms59.4%
4 bedrooms11.3%
5+ bedrooms1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle20.3%
2 vehicles64.6%
3 or more15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas58.9%
Propane / LP gas35.4%
Wood5.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11270.9%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse127.6%
Female householder, no spouse3421.5%
Households with children under 182415.2%
Households with seniors (65+)10365.2%
Average household size2.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.3%6.8%
Married63.1%64.1%
Separated5.5%0.0%
Widowed0.0%29.1%
Divorced0.0%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 9.1%
Some college, no degree 24.5%
Associate's degree 12.8%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate / professional 39.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher100.0%
Bachelor's or higher53.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1912.9%
Elementary school138.8%
High school1711.6%
College / grad school9866.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 35.8%
Education & healthcare 25.2%
Retail trade 9.8%
Finance & real estate 9.8%
Professional & management 9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts55.3%
Service25.2%
Sales & office19.5%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.2%
Government35.8%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone49.6%
Carpool25.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home25.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 17.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 20.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.3%
Retirement income43.0%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.0%
High blood pressure40.5%
High cholesterol41.2%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart disease10.5%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis34.9%
Kidney disease4.4%
Pulmonary disease10.3%
Cancer11.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking11.8%
Binge drinking13.1%
No physical activity21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.4%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health17.2%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.8%
Visited dentist67.4%
Cholesterol screening93.8%
Teeth loss11.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3310.4%
Disability%
Any disability7.7%
Under 1816.3%
18–64 years3.7%
65 and over9.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.0%
Public insurance41.8%
No insurance10.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only366100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)366100.0%
Born in same state36098.4%
Born in different state26472.1%
Foreign born61.6%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French6718.3%
Italian318.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab143.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.2%
Internet access92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93604

What city is ZIP code 93604 in?

ZIP code 93604 is primarily assigned to Bass Lake, California.

What county is ZIP code 93604 in?

ZIP code 93604 falls within Madera County, California.

Does ZIP code 93604 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 93604 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93604?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93604?

18% of residents in ZIP code 93604 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93604?

The median home value in ZIP code 93604 is $887,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 93604 in?

ZIP code 93604 observes the PST timezone.

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