Hanford, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93230
Kings County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 65,264
- 96/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,023
- Median income Near-median income area
- $345,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hanford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 96
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93230 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93230 (Hanford, CA) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.9 in 2023 to 299.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93230 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hanford, Kings County, California, with 65,264 residents across 680.5 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93230 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,023 (25% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,734. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 8.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $345,000 (55% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,305; owner occupancy is 61.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 93230 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 93230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hanford, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93230.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
188 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
188 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
130 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93230, Hanford, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
65,264
Population
680.5
Area (sq mi)
96
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93230?
33.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
15.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,023
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$32,734
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93230 ranks nationally
Hanford, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$76,023 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,846housing units
23,846
Total Housing Units
22,591
Occupied Units
1,255
Vacant Units
3.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,000
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,305
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93230 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 211 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 242 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 277 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 288 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 300 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,143 business establishments in ZIP 93230, employing approximately 17,857 people with a combined annual payroll of $895,144,000.
1,143
Businesses
17,857
Employees
$895.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 188 | 16.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 188 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 130 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 81 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 62 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 15 | 1.3% |
| Information | 15 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93230 vs 93202 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93202 | Armona, CA | 4,143 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93230, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (65,264 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 93230 in?
ZIP code 93230 (Hanford) is located in Kings County, California. Kings County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kings-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93230?
ZIP code 93230 in Hanford, CA has a population of 65,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93230?
The median household income in ZIP 93230 is $76,023, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93230?
The median home value in ZIP 93230 is $345,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93230?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93230 is White at 46.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93230?
ZIP code 93230 has 1,143 business establishments employing approximately 17,857 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93230?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93230 are: Retail trade (188), Health care and social assistance (188), Accommodation and food services (130). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93230?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93230 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93230?
In ZIP code 93230, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 93230?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93230 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93230?
In ZIP code 93230, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93230?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93230 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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