Clovis, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Clovis is an incorporated city in Fresno County, California. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 114,584, sits at 36.828°N, 119.683°W, and observes Pacific time. Below you will find how it ranks inside California, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.
What are the key facts about Clovis, CA?
| Place | Clovis |
|---|---|
| Type | Incorporated city |
| State | California |
| County | Fresno County (FIPS 06019) |
| Estimated population | 114,584 |
| Density | 4,509 per sq mi (1,741 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 36.8278, -119.6831 |
| Time zone | Pacific time (UTC−8, America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP codes | 5 (93611–93747) |
| Rank in state | 71st of 1,470 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Fresno, CA (7 mi) |
What is the population of Clovis, CA?
Clovis has an estimated population of 114,584. That makes it the 71st largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 2nd largest of 44 places in Fresno County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Clovis is roughly 33.9 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in California with a similar population include Seaside (116,720), El Monte (115,487), Carlsbad (115,382), Temecula (114,761), Costa Mesa (113,003). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Clovis differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Clovis?
Clovis has about 4,509 people per square mile (1,741 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within California, it is denser than about 82% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does Clovis use?
The postal data lists 5 ZIP codes for Clovis: 93611, 93612, 93619, 93613, 93747. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is Clovis in?
Clovis is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Bullhead City, AZ, about 310 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is Clovis located in California?
Clovis lies in the central part of California, at 36.828° north latitude and 119.683° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 155 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, roughly 142 miles to the north, which shows how near Clovis is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Fresno, CA, 7 miles to the southwest.
Which cities are near Clovis, CA?
The closest listed place to Clovis is Fresno, CA, 6.9 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 6.9 mi | Southwest | 703,498 |
| Old Fig Garden | 7.0 mi | West | 5,850 |
| Sanger | 11.3 mi | Southeast | 27,777 |
| Fowler | 14.1 mi | South | 6,790 |
| Parlier | 17.0 mi | Southeast | 15,618 |
| Selma | 18.1 mi | South | 44,703 |
| Reedley | 20.5 mi | Southeast | 49,042 |
| Kingsburg | 22.0 mi | South | 12,108 |
Which county is Clovis in?
Clovis is in Fresno County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06019. The county contains 44 places in our data, 15 of which have their own page here and 29 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Fresno (703,498), Reedley (49,042), Selma (44,703), Sanger (27,777), Coalinga (17,179). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Clovis from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Clovis is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 201 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,452 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,452 mi | East |
| Los Angeles, CA | 201 mi | South |
| Chicago, IL | 1,734 mi | East |
| Houston, TX | 1,480 mi | East |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,988 mi | East |
| Denver, CO | 827 mi | East |
Are there other places called Clovis?
Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Clovis: Clovis, NM (42,168). When you search for Clovis, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Clovis in Fresno County, California.
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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.