Fresno
City in Fresno County, California
Fresno is a city in Fresno County, California, with 542,107 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 308 ft (94 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Fig Garden, 1.2 miles NW.
- 542,107residents (2020 Census)
- 308 ftelevation · 94 m
- 116.2 sq miland area · 300.9 km²
- 4,666 / sq mipopulation density
- 93741main ZIP code (17 in total)
About Fresno
Fresno ( ; Spanish for 'ash tree') is a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. It is the county seat of Fresno County and the largest city in the greater Central Valley region, as well as the most populated city in Central California. It covers about 114.7 square miles (297 km2) and had a population of 542,107 as of the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in California, the most populous inland city in California, and the 33rd-most populous city in the nation.
Named for the abundant ash trees lining the San Joaquin River, Fresno was founded in 1872 as a railway station of the Central Pacific Railroad before it was incorporated in 1885. It has since become an economic hub of Fresno County and the San Joaquin Valley, with much of the surrounding areas in the Metropolitan Fresno region predominantly tied to large-scale agricultural production. Fresno is near the geographic center of California, approximately 220 miles (350 km) north of Los Angeles, 170 miles (270 km) south of the state capital, Sacramento, and 185 miles (300 km) southeast of San Francisco. Yosemite National Park is about 60 miles (100 km) to the north, Kings Canyon National Park 60 miles (100 km) to the east, and Sequoia National Park 75 miles (120 km) to the southeast.
Fresno is also the third-largest majority-Hispanic city in the United States with 50.9% of its population being Hispanic in 2024.
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- Median household income
- $70,991
- Median home value
- $374,800
- Median rent
- $1,421/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Fresno had 542,107 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 542,107 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,666 per sq mi (1,802 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fresno at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fresno County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 542,107 (2020) |
| Land area | 116.18 sq mi (300.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7827° N, 119.7962° W |
| ZIP codes | 93741, 93612, 93650, 93701, 93702, 93703, 93704, 93705, 93710, 93711, 93720, 93721, 93722, 93726, 93727, 93728, 93740 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0627000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fresno
- Old Fig Garden1.2 mi NW
- Mayfair2.1 mi SE
- Calwa5.2 mi SE
- Tarpey Village5.3 mi E
- West Park6.2 mi SW
- Sunnyside6.7 mi SE
- Clovis6.9 mi NE
- Fort Washington7.0 mi N
- Malaga7.8 mi SE
- Rolling Hills8.4 mi N
- Easton9.0 mi S
- Madera Ranchos11.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Fresno
What county is Fresno in?
Fresno is in Fresno County, California.
What is the population of Fresno, CA?
542,107 people lived in Fresno at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fresno, CA?
The main ZIP code is 93741. Other ZIP codes: 93612, 93650, 93701, 93702, 93703, 93704, 93705, 93710, 93711, 93720, 93721, 93722.
What is the elevation of Fresno?
308 feet (94 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fresno?
Old Fig Garden (1.2 mi), Mayfair (2.1 mi), Calwa (5.2 mi), Tarpey Village (5.3 mi), West Park (6.2 mi).
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