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Fresno County
Caruthers, CA
93609
93609 ZIP Code — Caruthers, CA
Fresno County, California
ZIP code 93609 is located in
Caruthers ,
California ,
within Fresno County .
It covers approximately 60.97 square miles and serves a population of
4,889 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 559 .
About ZIP code 93609
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $64,000. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 93609 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
4,889
Population density
80 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
60.97 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.5286
Longitude
-119.8634
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
559
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.7%
44.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
40.5%
29.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
20.5%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.2%
5.8%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$64,000
Median household income
$258,300
Median home value
$1,172
Median monthly rent
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,298 26.5% 18 and over 3,591 73.5% 65 and over 414 8.5% Median age 31.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 2,436 35.3% Hispanic or Latino 2,014 29.2% Other race 1,410 20.4% Two or more races 620 9% Black or African American 214 3.1% Asian 201 2.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 8 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.7%
44.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
40.5%
29.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
20.5%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.2%
5.8%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.4% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 5.6% $35k–$50k 12.6% $50k–$75k 29.3% $75k–$100k 10.8% $100k–$150k 12.5% $150k–$200k 13.5% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $64,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $258,300 Median rent / month $1,172 Owner occupied 54.7% Renter occupied 45.3% Vacant 11.2% Single-family detached 85.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.7% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 3.75
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 4.6% 1990–1999 10.9% 1980–1989 15.8% 1970–1979 16.9% 1960–1969 8.9% 1950–1959 23.9% 1940–1949 10.9% 1939 or earlier 6.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 2.2% 2 bedrooms 21.7% 3 bedrooms 63.5% 4 bedrooms 10.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 18.2% 2 vehicles 46.5% 3 or more 33.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.8% Electricity 22.4% Propane / LP gas 21.4% Wood 6.7% Solar 0.2% No fuel used 2.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 831 63.6% Cohabiting couple 130 10.0% Male householder, no spouse 128 9.8% Female householder, no spouse 217 16.6% Households with children under 18 645 49.4% Households with seniors (65+) 321 24.6% Average household size 3.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 51.0% 46.9% Married 43.1% 45.5% Separated 0.9% 0.9% Widowed 0.9% 1.2% Divorced 4.1% 5.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
18.3%
Some HS, no diploma
10.5%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Graduate / professional
2.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 71.2% Bachelor's or higher 15.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 0.8% Kindergarten 77 5.6% Elementary school 580 41.9% High school 446 32.2% College / grad school 271 19.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
24.5%
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Professional & management
9.3%
Public administration
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.3% Service 22.0% Sales & office 11.2% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 24.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.3% Government 14.6% Self-employed 13.2% Unpaid family workers 1.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.5% Carpool 7.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.5% Work from home 10.8% Other means 1.9% Avg commute (minutes) 24.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
32.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.6% Retirement income 19.4% Supplemental Security 11.4% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 25.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 29.8% High cholesterol 27.4% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 22.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 4.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.7% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 31.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 19.7% Fair or poor health 24.4% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 14.2% No health insurance 24.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 65.3% Visited dentist 48.5% Cholesterol screening 85.6% Teeth loss 19.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 0.8%
Disability % Any disability 7.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.3% 65 and over 40.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.2% Public insurance 46.6% No insurance 13.9% Uninsured under 19 9.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,662 95.4% Spanish 972 20.8% Other Indo-European 920 19.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 33 0.7% Other languages 8 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,560 72.8% Born in same state 3,550 72.6% Born in different state 3,242 66.3% Foreign born 10 0.2% Naturalized citizen 1,329 27.2% Not a US citizen 403 30.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 208 4.3% French 130 2.7% Arab 93 1.9%
Ancestry Count % English 29 0.6% Dutch 18 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 26.7% Internet access 94.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93609
What city is ZIP code 93609 in?
ZIP code 93609 is primarily assigned to Caruthers, California.
What county is ZIP code 93609 in?
ZIP code 93609 falls within Fresno County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93609?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 93609 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the population of ZIP code 93609?
ZIP code 93609 has an estimated population of 4,889 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 93609?
The median household income in ZIP code 93609 is $64,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93609?
The median home value in ZIP code 93609 is $258,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 93609 in?
ZIP code 93609 observes the PST timezone.
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