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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
$67,136
Median income
$308,100
Median home value
6.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Terra Bella pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th 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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $29,750. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 13.6%. Median home value sits at $308,100 (60% below the state average), median rent at $1,059 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tulare County, letting you compare 93270 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 93270?

37.5

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

23.0%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%

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

$29,750

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93270 ranks nationally

Terra Bella, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,136 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 41.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,717

Total Housing Units

1,577

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

3.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$308,100

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$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

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ZIP 93270 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 93270 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 93270 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 93270 ranks #2 of 4 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
93218 Ducor, CA 994 6.6 mi
93258 Porterville, CA 2,046 8.3 mi
93261 Richgrove, CA 3,099 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tulare County

93257 standard
Porterville, CA
Pop: 75,004
93274 standard
Tulare, CA
Pop: 69,721
93291 standard
Visalia, CA
Pop: 52,849
93277 standard
Visalia, CA
Pop: 50,607
93292 standard
Visalia, CA
Pop: 39,032
93618 standard
Dinuba, CA
Pop: 28,262

Related Areas

Tulare County Terra Bella, CA California

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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