Richgrove, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93261

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

3,099
141/sq mi
$43,850
Median income
$203,500
Median home value
1.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
141
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93261 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93261 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.0 square miles in Richgrove, Tulare County, California. The area is home to 3,099 residents, producing a population density of 141 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 93261 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93261 sits at $43,850 (57% below the California average), while per-capita income is $13,411. The poverty rate stands at 33.9% and the unemployment rate at 12.0%. On housing, the median home value is $203,500 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $936 per month, and 49.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93261 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tulare County, so you can benchmark 93261 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 93261, Richgrove, 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

3,099

Population

22.0

Area (sq mi)

141

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93261?

27.0

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

32.7%

Foreign-Born

White 17.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%

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?

$43,850

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$13,411

Per Capita Income

33.9%

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93261 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,850 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 31.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.8%

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

What does housing look like?

554

Total Housing Units

513

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

3.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.5%
Renter 50.5%

$203,500

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$936

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 93261, employing approximately 55 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,175,000.

16

Businesses

55

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 31.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 18.8%

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 93261 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 93261 ranks #4 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 93261 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 93261 ranks #5 of 5 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
93215 Delano, CA 55,659 4.5 mi
93218 Ducor, CA 994 6.3 mi
93270 Terra Bella, CA 5,837 10.4 mi
93250 Mc Farland, CA 13,522 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93261 in?
ZIP code 93261 (Richgrove) 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 93261?
ZIP code 93261 in Richgrove, CA has a population of 3,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93261?
The median household income in ZIP 93261 is $43,850, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93261?
The median home value in ZIP 93261 is $203,500, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93261?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93261 is Two or More Ethnicities at 38.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 95.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93261?
ZIP code 93261 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 55 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93261?
In ZIP code 93261, 31.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.8% 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 93261?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93261 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 93261?
In ZIP code 93261, approximately 49.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93261?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93261 is 33.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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