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Madera County, California, has 156,255 residents and covers 2,136.9 square miles. The population grew 3.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Madera County is 06039.
Madera is the county's largest population center. Madera County also includes 13 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 17 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Madera County Trends
- Population
- 156,255▴
- Median Home Value
- $367,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 27,945▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Madera County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Madera County Population
Madera County had 156,255 residents in 2020. That was 3.6% higher than in 2010. Madera County added 33,146 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 73 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Madera, Madera and Chowchilla.
Population Trend in Madera County CA
Madera County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Madera County Zip Codes
Madera County has 13 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Madera (93638), Madera (93637) and Chowchilla (93610). Madera is the largest zip by population, with about 51,106 residents or 33% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 74% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Madera County CA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93638 | Madera | 51,106 | ▴ 4.2% |
| 93637 | Madera | 40,202 | ▴ 6.5% |
| 93610 | Chowchilla | 23,859 | ▴ 0.1% |
| 93636 | Madera | 14,004 | ▴ 17.6% |
| 93614 | Coarsegold | 11,574 | ▾ -0.7% |
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Madera County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Madera County Demographics
Madera County has a median age of 34.6, which makes the county a little younger than California overall. About 27.4% of residents are under 18, while 14.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 36.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Madera County CA
Median Age
34.6
Under 18
27.4%
Age 65+
14.4%
Bachelor's+
17.1%
Madera County School Districts
Madera County is served by 5 public school districts with 27,945 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Madera Unified, Golden Valley Unified and Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified. Those three districts account for about 90% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Madera County CA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Unified School District | 19,922 | 71.3% | ▾ -1% |
| Golden Valley Unified School District | 2,997 | 10.7% | ▴ 8% |
| Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District | 2,232 | 8% | ▴ 1.8% |
| Chawanakee Unified School District | 1,407 | 5% | ▴ 3.5% |
| Yosemite Unified School District | 1,387 | 5% | ▾ -1.9% |
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Madera County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Madera County Housing & Real Estate
Madera County has a median home value of $367,700 and a median gross rent of $1,307. About 66% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the California median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $494,700 and homes spent about 65 days on the market.
Madera County Housing Mix
Madera County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Madera County Housing Trends
Madera County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Madera County, CA
Madera County has 4,353 business listings across 604 categories. The largest categories in Madera County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (112, 2.6%), Gas Stations (89, 2.0%), and Auto Repair (76, 1.7%). The full Madera County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Madera County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Madera County, CA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 112 | 2.6% |
| Gas Stations | 89 | 2.0% |
| Auto Repair | 76 | 1.7% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 74 | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 73 | 1.7% |
| Lake | 69 | 1.6% |
| Beauty Salons | 59 | 1.4% |
| Elementary School | 58 | 1.3% |
| Fast Food | 56 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 51 | 1.2% |
Madera County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Invigorate Post Acute of Chowchilla | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Chowchilla |
| Queens Inn by the River | Accommodation | Oakhurst |
| Nelson Miller & White CPAs | Accountant | Oakhurst |
| Bass Lake Mono Trail Hike | Active Life | Bass Lake |
| Crane Valley Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Oakhurst |
| Drug Detox Madera | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Madera |
| Evergreen Digital Solutions LLC | Advertising Agency | Raymond |
| Lamanuzzi & Pantaleo | Agricultural Service | Madera |
| Evans Feed and Livestock Supply | Agriculture | Madera |
| Eurodrip USA | Agriculture Association | Madera |
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Madera County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Madera County Basemaps
Madera County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Madera County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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