Terra Bella, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93270
Tulare County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,837
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,136
- Median income Near-median income area
- $308,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 6.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Terra Bella pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93270 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 93270 (Terra Bella, CA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 357.8 in 2023 to 387.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93270 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Terra Bella, Tulare County, California, home to 5,837 residents across 159.9 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93270 reports a modest median household income of $67,136 (34% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,750. Unemployment is 13.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $308,100 (60% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,059; owner occupancy is 67.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tulare County, so 93270 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 93270
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terra Bella, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93270.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 93270, Terra Bella, 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
5,837
Population
159.9
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93270?
37.5
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
23.0%
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?
$67,136
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$29,750
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93270 ranks among California ZIPs
Terra Bella, 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)
$67,136 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
1,717housing units
1,717
Total Housing Units
1,577
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
3.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$308,100
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$1,059
Median Rent
1983
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
388
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+288%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93270 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +288% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 237 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 264 |
| 2022 | +30.0% | 343 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 358 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 388 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 93270, employing approximately 1,303 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,696,000.
58
Businesses
1,303
Employees
$69.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 22.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.2% |
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 93270 vs 93218 →
ZIP 93270 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93270
Terra Bella (93270)
5,837 residents
- 93261
Richgrove (93261)
3,099 residents
- 93258 2,046
Porterville (93258)
2,046 residents
- 93218 994
Ducor (93218)
994 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93270 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93270 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93218
Ducor (93218)
$91,500 median income
- 93270
Terra Bella (93270)
$67,136 median income
- 93258
Porterville (93258)
$51,319 median income
- 93261
Richgrove (93261)
$43,850 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93270 ranks #2 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 93270, 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 (5,837 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 93270 in?
ZIP code 93270 (Terra Bella) 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 93270?
ZIP code 93270 in Terra Bella, CA has a population of 5,837 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93270?
The median household income in ZIP 93270 is $67,136, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93270?
The median home value in ZIP 93270 is $308,100, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93270?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93270 is White at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93270?
ZIP code 93270 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 1,303 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93270?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93270 are: Retail trade (13), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93270?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93270 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 288%. 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 93270?
In ZIP code 93270, 41.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.6% 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 93270?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93270 is 25.4 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 93270?
In ZIP code 93270, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93270?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93270 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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