Kettleman City, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93239

Kings County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,688
10/sq mi
$48,231
Median income
$138,300
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kettleman City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
13%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93239 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93239 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 165.5 square miles in Kettleman City, Kings County, California. The area is home to 1,688 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 93239 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93239 sits at $48,231 (53% below the California average), while per-capita income is $18,785. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $138,300 (82% below the state average) with median rent at $1,082 per month, and 13.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93239 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 93239 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 93239

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93239.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93239, Kettleman City, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,688

Population

165.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93239?

44.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

50.2%

Foreign-Born

White 3.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 97.6%

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?

$48,231

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$18,785

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93239 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,231 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 21.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

577

Total Housing Units

577

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 13.3%
Renter 86.7%

$138,300

Median Home Value

-82% vs state

$1,082

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 93239, employing approximately 710 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,847,000.

29

Businesses

710

Employees

$35.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 34.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 31.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93239 in?
ZIP code 93239 (Kettleman City) 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 93239?
ZIP code 93239 in Kettleman City, CA has a population of 1,688 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93239?
The median household income in ZIP 93239 is $48,231, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93239?
The median home value in ZIP 93239 is $138,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93239 is Two or More Ethnicities at 28.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93239?
ZIP code 93239 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 710 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93239 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (9), Transportation and warehousing (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93239?
In ZIP code 93239, approximately 13.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93239 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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