Fairmead
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
Fairmead is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Madera County, California, with 1,235 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 253 ft (77 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chowchilla, 3.8 miles NW.
- 1,235residents (2020 Census)
- 253 ftelevation · 77 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 19.9 km²
- 161 / sq mipopulation density
- 93610ZIP code
About Fairmead
Fairmead is a census-designated place in Madera County, California, United States. It is located 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Madera, at an elevation of 253 feet (77 m), and bordered to the northwest by Chowchilla. The population was 1,235 at the 2020 census.
A post office operated at Fairmead from 1913 to 1940. The community is impacted by the California High-Speed Rail, as the planned route will dislocate residents.
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- Median household income
- $46,680
- Median rent
- $1,418/mo
- Median age
- 28.8
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Fairmead had 1,235 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,235 |
|---|---|
| Density | 161 per sq mi (62 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairmead at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Madera County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,235 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.67 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0774° N, 120.1939° W |
| ZIP code | 93610 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0623210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairmead
- Chowchilla3.8 mi NW
- Madera Acres7.7 mi SE
- Madera9.7 mi SE
- Le Grand11.0 mi N
- Parkwood13.0 mi SE
- Parksdale13.1 mi SE
- La Vina14.3 mi S
- Planada16.3 mi NW
- El Nido17.2 mi W
- Bonadelle Ranchos18.2 mi SE
- Tuttle18.2 mi NW
- Bear Creek19.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Fairmead
What county is Fairmead in?
Fairmead is in Madera County, California.
What is the population of Fairmead, CA?
1,235 people lived in Fairmead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairmead, CA?
The ZIP code of Fairmead is 93610.
What is the elevation of Fairmead?
253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairmead?
Chowchilla (3.8 mi), Madera Acres (7.7 mi), Madera (9.7 mi), Le Grand (11.0 mi), Parkwood (13.0 mi).
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