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Porterville, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93257

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

75,004
65/sq mi
$59,704
Median income
$288,200
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Porterville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93257 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93257 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1152.1 square miles in Porterville, Tulare County, California. The area is home to 75,004 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 93257 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93257 sits at $59,704 (41% below the California average), while per-capita income is $23,610. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.8%. On housing, the median home value is $288,200 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $1,124 per month, and 55.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93257 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 93257 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 93257

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93257.

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 93257, Porterville, 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

75,004

Population

1152.1

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93257?

30.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

26.8%

Foreign-Born

White 32.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 73.1%

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?

$59,704

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$23,610

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93257 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,704 29th percentile higher than 29% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

25,373

Total Housing Units

23,999

Occupied Units

1,374

Vacant Units

3.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.6%
Renter 44.4%

$288,200

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$1,124

Median Rent

1978

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

350

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+250%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93257 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 230
2021 +14.0% 262
2022 +14.5% 300
2023 +8.9% 326
2024 +7.4% 350

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 931 business establishments in ZIP 93257, employing approximately 13,467 people with a combined annual payroll of $615,574,000.

931

Businesses

13,467

Employees

$615.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 193 20.7%
Retail trade 163 17.5%
Accommodation and food services 110 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 79 8.5%
Finance and insurance 70 7.5%
Construction 67 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 44 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 3.3%
Wholesale trade 29 3.1%
Manufacturing 23 2.5%
Information 16 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.1%
Utilities 6 0.6%
Educational services 6 0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93257 in? ▼
ZIP code 93257 (Porterville) 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 93257? ▼
ZIP code 93257 in Porterville, CA has a population of 75,004 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93257? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93257 is $59,704, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93257? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93257 is $288,200, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93257? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93257 is White at 32.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93257? ▼
ZIP code 93257 has 931 business establishments employing approximately 13,467 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93257? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93257 are: Health care and social assistance (193), Retail trade (163), Accommodation and food services (110). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93257? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93257 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. 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 93257? ▼
In ZIP code 93257, 42.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 93257? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93257 is 24.7 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 93257? ▼
In ZIP code 93257, approximately 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93257? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93257 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Porterville, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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