Porterville, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93258

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

2,046
1,826/sq mi
$51,319
Median income
$218,800
Median home value
4.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Porterville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,826
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93258 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93258 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Porterville, Tulare County, California. The area is home to 2,046 residents, producing a population density of 1,826 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 93258 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93258 sits at $51,319 (50% below the California average), while per-capita income is $18,097. The poverty rate stands at 25.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $218,800 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $1,113 per month, and 45.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93258 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tulare County, so you can benchmark 93258 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 →

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 93258, 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

2,046

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

1,826

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93258?

30.2

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

48.2%

Foreign-Born

White 9.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 14.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 80.6%

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?

$51,319

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$18,097

Per Capita Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93258 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,319 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 24.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.0%

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

What does housing look like?

412

Total Housing Units

372

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

3.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.4%
Renter 54.6%

$218,800

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$1,113

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 93258, employing approximately 708 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,839,000.

6

Businesses

708

Employees

$34.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 93258 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93258 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 93258 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 93258 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
93270 Terra Bella, CA 5,837 8.3 mi
93267 Strathmore, CA 6,237 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93258 in?
ZIP code 93258 (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 93258?
ZIP code 93258 in Porterville, CA has a population of 2,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93258?
The median household income in ZIP 93258 is $51,319, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93258?
The median home value in ZIP 93258 is $218,800, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93258?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93258 is Two or More Ethnicities at 29.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 80.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93258?
ZIP code 93258 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 708 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93258?
In ZIP code 93258, 24.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93258?
In ZIP code 93258, approximately 45.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93258?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93258 is 25.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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