Madera
City in Madera County, California
Madera is a city in Madera County, California, with 66,224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 272 ft (83 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Madera Acres, 3.2 miles N.
- 66,224residents (2020 Census)
- 272 ftelevation · 83 m
- 20.1 sq miland area · 52.0 km²
- 3,298 / sq mipopulation density
- 93638ZIP code
About Madera
Madera (Spanish for "lumber") is a city in and the county seat of Madera County, located in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States.
Founded in 1876 as a timber settlement at the terminus of a major log flume, the city grew around the lumber trade before transitioning to an agriculture-based economy during the 20th century. Irrigation from the San Joaquin River and nearby canals transformed the surrounding plains into fertile farmland that now supports vineyards, nut orchards, and row crops.
As of the 2020 United States census, Madera had a population of 66,224.
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- Median household income
- $63,933
- Median home value
- $359,900
- Median rent
- $1,353/mo
- Median age
- 30.4
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Madera had 66,224 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 66,224 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,298 per sq mi (1,273 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Madera at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Madera County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 66,224 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.08 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9662° N, 120.0859° W |
| ZIP code | 93638 |
| Official website | madera.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0645022 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Madera
- Madera Acres3.2 mi N
- Parkwood3.3 mi SE
- Parksdale3.8 mi E
- La Vina6.2 mi S
- Fairmead9.7 mi NW
- Bonadelle Ranchos10.7 mi E
- Madera Ranchos11.8 mi E
- Biola12.0 mi S
- Chowchilla13.5 mi NW
- Rolling Hills16.5 mi E
- Kerman16.7 mi S
- Fort Washington18.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Madera
What county is Madera in?
Madera is in Madera County, California.
What is the population of Madera, CA?
66,224 people lived in Madera at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Madera, CA?
The ZIP code of Madera is 93638.
What is the elevation of Madera?
272 feet (83 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Madera?
Madera Acres (3.2 mi), Parkwood (3.3 mi), Parksdale (3.8 mi), La Vina (6.2 mi), Fairmead (9.7 mi).
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