Lindsay, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93247
Tulare County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,423
- 89/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,361
- Median income Below-median income area
- $295,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lindsay pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 89
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93247 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 93247 (Lindsay, CA) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 343.6 in 2023 to 357.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93247 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lindsay, Tulare County, California, home to 17,423 residents across 196.2 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93247 reports a modest median household income of $60,361 (41% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,763. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $295,700 (62% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,073; owner occupancy is 54.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tulare County, so 93247 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 93247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lindsay, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93247.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 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 93247, Lindsay, 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
17,423
Population
196.2
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93247?
32.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
30.7%
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?
$60,361
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$23,763
Per Capita Income
29.1%
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93247 ranks among California ZIPs
Lindsay, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,361 14th percentile higher than 14% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,599housing units
5,599
Total Housing Units
5,256
Occupied Units
343
Vacant Units
3.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$295,700
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,073
Median Rent
1979
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
357
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+257%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93247 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 225 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 257 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 297 |
| 2023 | +15.6% | 344 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 357 |
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 193 business establishments in ZIP 93247, employing approximately 2,889 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,588,000.
193
Businesses
2,889
Employees
$150.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 16.6% |
| Construction | 27 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 12.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.1% |
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 93247 vs 93267 →
ZIP 93247 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93247
Lindsay (93247)
17,423 residents
- 93221
Exeter (93221)
14,945 residents
- 93223
Farmersville (93223)
10,604 residents
- 93267 6,237
Strathmore (93267)
6,237 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93247 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93221
Exeter (93221)
$86,940 median income
- 93223
Farmersville (93223)
$60,661 median income
- 93247
Lindsay (93247)
$60,361 median income
- 93267
Strathmore (93267)
$47,344 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93247 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93247, 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 (17,423 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 93247 in?
ZIP code 93247 (Lindsay) is located in Tulare County, California. Tulare County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tulare-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93247?
ZIP code 93247 in Lindsay, CA has a population of 17,423 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93247?
The median household income in ZIP 93247 is $60,361, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93247?
The median home value in ZIP 93247 is $295,700, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93247 is Two or More Ethnicities at 31.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93247?
ZIP code 93247 has 193 business establishments employing approximately 2,889 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93247 are: Retail trade (32), Construction (27), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93247?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93247 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. 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 93247?
In ZIP code 93247, 40.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 93247?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93247 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93247?
In ZIP code 93247, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93247 is 29.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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