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 Moderate-density area
- $51,523
- Median income Below-median income area
- $248,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 7.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 217.2 square miles in Tipton, Tulare County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,583 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93272 reports a modest median household income of $51,523 (49% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,646. The poverty rate is 26.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $248,000 (68% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,333; owner occupancy is 23.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tulare County, so 93272 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 93272
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tipton, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93272.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 93272, Tipton, 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
3,583
Population
217.2
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93272?
28.0
Median Age
57.8%
Male
42.2%
Female
47.0%
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?
$51,523
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$18,646
Per Capita Income
26.2%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93272 ranks among California ZIPs
Tipton, 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)
$51,523 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,135housing units
1,135
Total Housing Units
999
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
3.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,000
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93272 vs 93256 →
ZIP 93272 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93274
Tulare (93274)
69,721 residents
- 93256 5,753
Pixley (93256)
5,753 residents
- 93272 3,583
Tipton (93272)
3,583 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93272 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93272 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93274
Tulare (93274)
$72,650 median income
- 93256
Pixley (93256)
$56,172 median income
- 93272
Tipton (93272)
$51,523 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93272, 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 (3,583 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 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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