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Fresno County
Riverdale, CA
93656
93656 ZIP Code — Riverdale, CA
Fresno County, California
ZIP code 93656 is located in
Riverdale ,
California ,
within Fresno County .
It covers approximately 113.22 square miles and serves a population of
6,249 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 559 .
About ZIP code 93656
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $252,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $66,808. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 38% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 93656 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
6,249
Population density
55 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
113.22 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
36.4654
Longitude
-119.9218
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
559
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
44.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
36.6%
29.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
13.3%
20.5%
26.4%
Over $200k
2.6%
5.8%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$66,808
Median household income
$252,600
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,624 26.0% 18 and over 4,625 74.0% 65 and over 491 7.9% Median age 32.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 3,566 36.3% Other race 3,006 30.6% White 2,300 23.4% Two or more races 722 7.4% Asian 197 2% American Indian / Alaska Native 18 0.2% Black or African American 6 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
44.6%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
36.6%
29.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
13.3%
20.5%
26.4%
Over $200k
2.6%
5.8%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 5.5% $15k–$25k 5.4% $25k–$35k 6.6% $35k–$50k 16.8% $50k–$75k 20.2% $75k–$100k 18.4% $100k–$150k 12.4% $150k–$200k 8.2% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $66,808
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $252,600 Median rent / month $989 Owner occupied 46.0% Renter occupied 54.0% Vacant 13.3% Single-family detached 79.4% Large apartment buildings 0.7% Mobile homes 14.4% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.4% 2000–2009 7.8% 1990–1999 6.5% 1980–1989 22.4% 1970–1979 23.0% 1960–1969 6.8% 1950–1959 18.6% 1940–1949 6.4% 1939 or earlier 5.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 1.2% 2 bedrooms 26.9% 3 bedrooms 46.0% 4 bedrooms 25.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.9% 1 vehicle 18.2% 2 vehicles 32.5% 3 or more 48.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 48.1% Electricity 22.7% Propane / LP gas 15.4% Wood 0.4% Solar 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,094 68.7% Cohabiting couple 151 9.5% Male householder, no spouse 167 10.5% Female householder, no spouse 180 11.3% Households with children under 18 870 54.6% Households with seniors (65+) 406 25.5% Average household size 3.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.8% 35.9% Married 54.1% 58.0% Separated 1.6% 0.2% Widowed 2.9% 4.8% Divorced 0.7% 1.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
29.0%
Some HS, no diploma
12.8%
Some college, no degree
11.5%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 58.2% Bachelor's or higher 11.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 89 5.3% Kindergarten 219 13.1% Elementary school 518 31.0% High school 425 25.4% College / grad school 422 25.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
37.6%
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Professional & management
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Public administration
2.6%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.2% Service 14.4% Sales & office 13.5% Natural resources & construction 32.7% Production & transportation 22.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.1% Government 10.4% Self-employed 9.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.3% Carpool 13.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.9% Work from home 5.2% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 21.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.8%
Female-led households
22.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.0% Retirement income 9.4% Supplemental Security 8.9% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 20.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 29.2% High cholesterol 27.5% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 21.8% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 4.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.6% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 31.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 20.4% Fair or poor health 25.1% Poor mental health 17.8% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 25.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.6% Visited dentist 47.6% Cholesterol screening 85.1% Teeth loss 21.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 136 2.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.8% 65 and over 34.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.2% Public insurance 44.8% No insurance 18.4% Uninsured under 19 10.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,822 93.2% Spanish 2,199 37.8% Other Indo-European 2,194 37.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 5 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,897 62.4% Born in same state 3,831 61.3% Born in different state 3,611 57.8% Foreign born 66 1.1% Naturalized citizen 2,352 37.6% Not a US citizen 521 22.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 89 1.4% Italian 79 1.3% Arab 33 0.5%
Ancestry Count % English 18 0.3% Dutch 13 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 25.5% Internet access 90.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93656
What city is ZIP code 93656 in?
ZIP code 93656 is primarily assigned to Riverdale, California.
What county is ZIP code 93656 in?
ZIP code 93656 falls within Fresno County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93656?
Approximately 38% of households in ZIP code 93656 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 93656?
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 population of ZIP code 93656?
ZIP code 93656 has an estimated population of 6,249 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 93656?
The median household income in ZIP code 93656 is $66,808, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 93656 in?
ZIP code 93656 observes the PST timezone.
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