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 Low-density area
- $85,922
- Median income Above-median income area
- $493,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93271 (Three Rivers, CA) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 295.0 in 2023 to 330.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,674. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $493,900 (36% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,612; owner occupancy is 66.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tulare County, so 93271 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 93271
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Three Rivers, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93271.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 93271?
53.5
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
8.6%
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?
$85,922
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$60,674
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93271 ranks among California ZIPs
Three Rivers, 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)
$85,922 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
1,459housing units
1,459
Total Housing Units
1,098
Occupied Units
361
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$493,900
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93271 vs 93262 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93262 | Sequoia National Park, CA | 63 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93271, 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 (2,276 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 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.
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