ZIP Code 93638 — Madera, CA Home Prices (2026)
The typical home in ZIP 93638 (Madera, California) is worth about $366,000 at roughly $290 per square foot — 10% more affordable than the Madera median and 24% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.
How 93638 compares
ZIP 93638 is one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Madera: its typical home value of $366,000 ranks #3 of the 3 Madera ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $366,000 in 93638 to $528,000 in 93636). Per square foot it costs about $290, against $260 for Madera as a whole, $455 for California, and $195 nationally.
| Area | Typical value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| ZIP 93638 | $366,000 | $290 |
| Madera, CA | $405,000 | $260 |
| California | $698,000 | $455 |
| United States | $294,000 | $195 |
Home value by size in 93638
Using this ZIP’s rate of about $290 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.
| Home size | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | $290,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $435,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $580,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $725,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $870,000 |
Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 93638
To buy the typical $366,000 home in ZIP 93638 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $100,000 a year (about $2,320 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $118,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.
| Down payment | Cash down | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% (+PMI) | $18,300 | $2,890/mo | $124,000/yr |
| 10% (+PMI) | $36,600 | $2,760/mo | $118,000/yr |
| 20% | $73,200 | $2,320/mo | $100,000/yr |
Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.
What your budget buys in ZIP 93638
At about $290 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 93638:
| Budget | Approx. size | What that looks like locally |
|---|---|---|
| $200k | 690 sq ft | below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes |
| $250k | 860 sq ft | below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes |
| $300k | 1030 sq ft | around the typical home here |
| $400k | 1380 sq ft | around the typical home here |
| $500k | 1720 sq ft | above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs |
Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 93638 home.
Estimate a specific home in 93638
The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 93638 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.
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Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.