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Madera, CA — ZIP 93638

Population: 50,571 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 93638 (Madera, CA) is $365,775 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $398,000 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,778/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$365,775

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$365,775
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+30.9%
10-year appreciation
+121.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$365,775
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$398,000
Median list price
$435,000
Median price per sqft
$260
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,778/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
5
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
Sherman Thomas Charter High District, Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy District, Sherman Thomas STEM Academy District
Schools include
Sherman Thomas Charter High, Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy, Sherman Thomas STEM Academy, Sherman Thomas Charter, Millview Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Industrial Waste Processing (18.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.4 in
Annual snowfall
3.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
162
Days with Moderate air quality
188
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
134
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,746
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,046

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Agriland Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FRESNO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+390 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
20.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,156
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,365
Average weekly wage
$976
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,307

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 93638State medianUS median
Median home value$365,775$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$398,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,778/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,156$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 93638?
$365,775.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 93638?
$398,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 93638?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 93638?
Typical rent: $1,778/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 93638?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake.
Is ZIP 93638 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 93638?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 93638?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 93638?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 93638?
21 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 93638 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 93638?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 93638?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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