93242 ZIP Code — Laton, CA

Fresno County, California

ZIP code 93242 is located in Laton, California, within Fresno County. It covers approximately 40.71 square miles and serves a population of 2,683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 559.

About ZIP code 93242

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $510,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $56,641. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 93242 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,683

population

40.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93242 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93242

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93662 Selma (8.7 mi) 93202 Armona (8.9 mi) 93230 Hanford (9.8 mi) 93246 Lemoore (10.5 mi) 93609 Caruthers (11.1 mi) 93631 Kingsburg (11.4 mi) 93725 Fresno (11.7 mi) 93656 Riverdale (12.5 mi) 93245 Lemoore (12.7 mi) 93625 Fowler (12.9 mi) 93652 Raisin City (15.7 mi) 93648 Parlier (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,683
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	40.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.4375
Longitude	-119.6993
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	50.4%	44.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	20.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	5.8%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,683

Population

People per sq mi

31.4

Median age

$56,641

Median household income

$25,906

Per capita income

$510,100

Median home value

$1,083

Median monthly rent

61.0%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

680

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

120

5–9

10–14

155

15–19

166

20–24

186

25–34

199

106

35–44

114

180

45–54

192

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	858	32.0%
18 and over	1,825	68.0%
65 and over	325	12.1%
Median age	31.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.6%

Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

Two or more races 14.8%

Other race 7.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,793	52.6%
Hispanic or Latino	727	21.3%
Two or more races	504	14.8%
Other race	261	7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	121	3.5%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	44.6%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	20.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	5.8%	13.3%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 17.3%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	17.3%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$56,641

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 29.3%

$1M+ 21.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$510,100
Median rent / month	$1,083
Owner occupied	61.0%
Renter occupied	39.0%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.5%
Electricity	21.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	439	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	54	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	132	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	300	32.4%
Households with children under 18	387	41.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	29.2%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	32.6%
Married	43.3%	42.6%
Separated	1.1%	2.3%
Widowed	1.6%	12.4%
Divorced	8.9%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	8.8%
Kindergarten	21	2.4%
Elementary school	267	30.5%
High school	330	37.8%
College / grad school	179	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.9%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Construction 7.6%

Wholesale trade 7.4%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Retail trade 6.8%

Professional & management 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	29.3%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 30.1%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 33.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	8.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	25.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.4%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.1%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.0%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,452	91.4%
Spanish	557	22.7%
Other Indo-European	481	19.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	76	3.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,090	77.9%
Born in same state	2,067	77.0%
Born in different state	1,759	65.6%
Foreign born	23	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	593	22.1%
Not a US citizen	196	33.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	75	2.8%
Italian	28	1%
Polish	11	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.3%
Arab	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93242

What city is ZIP code 93242 in?

ZIP code 93242 is primarily assigned to Laton, California.

What county is ZIP code 93242 in?

ZIP code 93242 falls within Fresno County, California.

Is ZIP code 93242 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 93242 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93242?

Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 93242 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93242?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93242?

The median home value in ZIP code 93242 is $510,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 93242 in?

ZIP code 93242 observes the PST timezone.