Tipton, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93272

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

3,583
17/sq mi
$51,523
Median income
$248,000
Median home value
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tipton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93272 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93272 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 217.2 square miles in Tipton, Tulare County, California. The area is home to 3,583 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 93272 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93272 sits at $51,523 (49% below the California average), while per-capita income is $18,646. The poverty rate stands at 26.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $248,000 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $1,333 per month, and 23.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93272 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tulare County, so you can benchmark 93272 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 93272

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93272.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93272, Tipton, 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

3,583

Population

217.2

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93272?

28.0

Median Age

57.8%

Male

42.2%

Female

47.0%

Foreign-Born

White 36.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%

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?

$51,523

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$18,646

Per Capita Income

26.2%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

16.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93272 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,523 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 29.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,135

Total Housing Units

999

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

3.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 23.8%
Renter 76.2%

$248,000

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$1,333

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 93272, employing approximately 661 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,564,000.

39

Businesses

661

Employees

$44.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 8 20.5%
Retail trade 7 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 15.4%
Wholesale trade 5 12.8%
Manufacturing 4 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.7%

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 93272 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 93272 ranks #3 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 93272 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 93272 ranks #3 of 3 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
93256 Pixley, CA 5,753 6.4 mi
93274 Tulare, CA 69,721 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93272 in?
ZIP code 93272 (Tipton) 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 93272?
ZIP code 93272 in Tipton, CA has a population of 3,583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93272?
The median household income in ZIP 93272 is $51,523, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93272?
The median home value in ZIP 93272 is $248,000, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93272?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93272 is Two or More Ethnicities at 36.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 83.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93272?
ZIP code 93272 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 661 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93272?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93272 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93272?
In ZIP code 93272, 29.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.5% 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 93272?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93272 is 16.7 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 93272?
In ZIP code 93272, approximately 23.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93272?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93272 is 26.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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