The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93630 sells for about $434,000, or $251 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,214 a month.
ZIP 93630 — Kerman
The 93630 housing market remains steady with modest year-over-year price appreciation of 1.7%. Low inventory levels continue to support prices, though the market pace has slowed compared to previous years. Demand is driven by buyers seeking affordability relative to the larger Fresno metropolitan area.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the Fresno urban core while maintaining access to regional employment.
Median prices moved up 1.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 0.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.8% · poverty 20.6% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 93630, Fresno County, CA
Schools in the Kerman Unified School District serve the area, with performance generally reflecting regional averages for the Central Valley.
The area faces standard Central Valley climate risks, including extreme summer heat and potential for agricultural-related air quality impacts.
Growth is driven by agricultural industry and residential expansion as a bedroom community for the greater Fresno metropolitan area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents primarily commute via Highway 145 and Highway 180 to reach employment centers in Fresno and Clovis.
Local amenities include Kerckhoff Park and proximity to regional agricultural tourism, with major shopping and entertainment located in nearby Fresno.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited inventory, with rents trending upward in line with the broader Fresno County market.
The local economy is heavily anchored by the agricultural sector, including food processing and distribution, with increasing integration into the Fresno regional labor market.
The area is served by a network of state highways, primarily Highway 145, connecting to the broader Fresno County transit infrastructure.
Development is focused on residential expansion on the periphery of the existing city footprint to accommodate population growth.
The Fresno County Assessor maintains property valuations in accordance with California state law and Proposition 13.
Parcels are subject to Kerman Unified School District taxes and various local utility and flood control district assessments.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and heat-related risk assessments.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Primary community park serving the Kerman area.
Central hub for local events and community gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.