Fresno County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of California, in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley.
The county seat and largest city is Fresno, which serves as an economic and cultural hub for the region. Established in 1856, Fresno County is known for its vast agricultural production, contributing significantly to California’s and the nation’s food supply. The county encompasses both fertile valley farmland and portions of the Sierra Nevada mountains, including parts of Kings Canyon National Park.
ZIP code: Range from 93210 to 93792 Elevation: Varies widely — from about 100 feet in the valley to over 14,000 feet at the Sierra Nevada peaks Population: 1,015,190 (2023 estimate) Area code: 559