93643 ZIP Code — North Fork, CA

Madera County, California

ZIP code 93643 is located in North Fork, California, within Madera County. It covers approximately 152.50 square miles and serves a population of 3,115 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 559.

About ZIP code 93643

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $322,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,309. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 93643 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,115

population

152.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93643

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Fork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93669 Wishon (4.5 mi) 93604 Bass Lake (5.2 mi) 93644 Oakhurst (9.7 mi) 93602 Auberry (14.1 mi) 93645 O Neals (14.6 mi) 93614 Coarsegold (15.1 mi) 93601 Ahwahnee (15.8 mi) 93623 Fish Camp (17.5 mi) 93626 Friant (17.8 mi) 93651 Prather (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,115
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	152.50 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.2788
Longitude	-119.4738
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	559

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	41.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	32.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	22.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,115

Population

People per sq mi

60.6

Median age

$65,309

Median household income

$32,342

Per capita income

$322,600

Median home value

$968

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

20.5%

Unemployment

1,423

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

110

20–24

101

134

25–34

124

35–44

121

45–54

111

55–59

203

60–64

187

493

65–74

454

126

75–84

116

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	422	13.5%
18 and over	2,693	86.5%
65 and over	1,224	39.3%
Median age	60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

Two or more races 13.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Asian 1.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,377	72.6%
Two or more races	449	13.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	213	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	158	4.8%
Asian	45	1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	19	0.6%
Other race	9	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	41.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	32.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	22.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$65,309

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 30.8%

$500k–$1M 22.6%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$322,600
Median rent / month	$968
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	66.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	29.3%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	37.2%
Wood	52.3%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	691	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	101	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	248	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	312	23.1%
Households with children under 18	190	14.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	901	66.6%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	22.0%
Married	51.6%	49.7%
Separated	4.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	8.4%
Divorced	27.2%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 18.5%

Some college, no degree 34.7%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	5.4%
Kindergarten	15	2.6%
Elementary school	198	34.4%
High school	193	33.5%
College / grad school	139	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Other services 11.8%

Construction 9.4%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Professional & management 6.2%

Public administration 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Information 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.7%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	23.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	45.5%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	393	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	61.7%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,054	98.0%
Spanish	2	0.1%
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)	2,946	94.6%
Born in same state	2,946	94.6%
Born in different state	2,359	75.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	169	5.4%
Not a US citizen	107	63.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	381	12.2%
Italian	246	7.9%
English	172	5.5%
Arab	71	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	38	1.2%
Dutch	29	0.9%
Irish	7	0.2%
Norwegian	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93643

What city is ZIP code 93643 in?

ZIP code 93643 is primarily assigned to North Fork, California.

What county is ZIP code 93643 in?

ZIP code 93643 falls within Madera County, California.

Does ZIP code 93643 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 93643 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 93643 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 93643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93643?

21% of residents in ZIP code 93643 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93643 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 93643 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 93643 in?

ZIP code 93643 observes the PST timezone.