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ZIP 93636

Part of Madera, CA
Pop. 15,294·Madera County·593rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,555/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
+$590
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 93636 · $2,555
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,880
Research median
$1,740/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,660/yr
At $2,555/mo median
Location
CityMadera
StateCA
CountyMadera County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93636 (Madera, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,294
Median income
$133,274
Median age
39.2
Renters
8.2%
Age distribution
27.6%
16.6%
25.7%
18.4%
Under 1827.6%
18–3416.6%
35–5425.7%
55–6411.7%
65+18.4%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
53.7%
37.2%
White53.7%
Black0.6%
Hispanic37.2%
Asian6.5%
Other2%
Education (25+)
22%
30.4%
38.7%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma22%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
91.8%
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93636 in Madera, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$104,201 → $133,274
up 27.9%
Population
12,921 → 15,294
up 18.4%
Renter share
9.5% → 8.2%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
34.7% → 38.7%
+4.0 pts
Median age
41.3 → 39.2
-2.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $133,274 today, compared with $104,201 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 93636 in Madera, CA adding about 2,373 residents over the five-year window, up 18.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.7% to 38.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93636 covers Madera, CA. The median rent here is $2,555/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($133,274/yr), ZIP 93636 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93636?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93636 (Madera, CA) is $2,555. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93636 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93636's median rent of $2,555/mo is $590 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93636 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93636 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #593 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,555/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93636?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,555/mo in ZIP 93636. The local median household income is $133,274/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93636?

Rent in ZIP 93636 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 93636 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93636 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,555/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($133,274/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93636 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 93636 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.2% of ZIP 93636 households are renters, while 91.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93636 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93636 compare to the rest of Madera?

ZIP 93636 is pricier than Madera as a whole. At $2,555/mo, it's $211 above the Madera citywide median of $2,344/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93636 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93636 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,555/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 93636's median household income ($133,274/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93636 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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