Firebaugh, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Firebaugh, CA is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Fresno County in the state of California. Our data estimates 8,296 residents, places it at 36.853°N, 120.454°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Firebaugh, CA?

What is the population of Firebaugh, CA?

Firebaugh has an estimated population of 8,296. That makes it the 530th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 12th largest of 44 places in Fresno County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Firebaugh is roughly 2.5 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 Midway City (8,343), Larkfield-Wikiup (8,312), Gonzales (8,306), Orosi (8,300), Alondra Park (8,272). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Firebaugh differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Firebaugh?

Firebaugh has about 2,357 people per square mile (910 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within California, it is denser than about 63% 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 Firebaugh use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Firebaugh: 93622. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. 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 Firebaugh in?

Firebaugh 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 351 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 Firebaugh located in California?

Firebaugh lies in the central part of California, at 36.853° north latitude and 120.454° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 131 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, roughly 146 miles to the north, which shows how near Firebaugh is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Merced, CA, 31 miles to the north.

Which cities are near Firebaugh, CA?

The closest listed place to Firebaugh is Mendota, CA, 8.0 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Firebaugh in?

Firebaugh 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), Clovis (114,584), Reedley (49,042), Selma (44,703), Sanger (27,777). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Firebaugh from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Firebaugh is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 222 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,491 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Firebaugh?

No. In our data, Firebaugh in Fresno County, California is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Firebaugh?

If you are weighing Firebaugh, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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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.