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Three Rivers, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93271

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

2,276
2/sq mi
$85,922
Median income
$493,900
Median home value
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Three Rivers pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93271 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93271 covers 989.6 square miles in Three Rivers, Tulare County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,276 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93271 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,922 (15% below the California average), while per-capita income is $60,674. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $493,900 (36% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,612 monthly, and 66.6% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tulare County, letting you compare 93271 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 93271

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Three Rivers, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93271.

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 93271, Three Rivers, 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

2,276

Population

989.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93271?

53.5

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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?

$85,922

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$60,674

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93271 ranks nationally

Three Rivers, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,922 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,459

Total Housing Units

1,098

Occupied Units

361

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$493,900

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,612

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

330

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+230%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93271 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.2% 224
2021 +13.9% 256
2022 +10.2% 281
2023 +4.8% 295
2024 +11.9% 330

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 67 business establishments in ZIP 93271, employing approximately 337 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,608,000.

67

Businesses

337

Employees

$12.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 23.9%
Construction 9 13.4%
Retail trade 9 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.0%

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

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Related Areas

Tulare County Three Rivers, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93271 in? ▼
ZIP code 93271 (Three Rivers) 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 93271? ▼
ZIP code 93271 in Three Rivers, CA has a population of 2,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93271? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93271 is $85,922, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93271? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93271 is $493,900, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93271? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93271 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93271? ▼
ZIP code 93271 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93271? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93271 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Construction (9), Retail trade (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93271? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93271 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 93271? ▼
In ZIP code 93271, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.7% 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 93271? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93271 is 18.3 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 93271? ▼
In ZIP code 93271, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93271? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93271 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.