Tulare, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93274

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

69,721
126/sq mi
$72,650
Median income
$329,800
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tulare pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
126
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93274 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93274 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 554.7 square miles in Tulare, Tulare County, California. The area is home to 69,721 residents, producing a population density of 126 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 93274 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93274 sits at $72,650 (29% below the California average), while per-capita income is $28,125. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $329,800 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,407 per month, and 57.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93274 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tulare County, so you can benchmark 93274 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 93274

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93274.

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 93274, Tulare, 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

69,721

Population

554.7

Area (sq mi)

126

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93274?

29.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

21.6%

Foreign-Born

White 35.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%

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?

$72,650

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$28,125

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93274 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,650 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 43.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

24,965

Total Housing Units

23,483

Occupied Units

1,482

Vacant Units

3.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$329,800

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$1,407

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93274 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 212
2021 +15.3% 245
2022 +17.9% 289
2023 +5.6% 305
2024 +3.2% 315

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 1,167 business establishments in ZIP 93274, employing approximately 15,664 people with a combined annual payroll of $813,144,000.

1,167

Businesses

15,664

Employees

$813.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 205 17.6%
Accommodation and food services 127 10.9%
Construction 123 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 118 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 118 10.1%
Transportation and warehousing 82 7.0%
Wholesale trade 77 6.6%
Finance and insurance 63 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 57 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 4.5%
Manufacturing 36 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 22 1.9%
Information 14 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.5%
Educational services 3 0.3%

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 93274 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 93274 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 93274 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 93274 ranks #2 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
93277 Visalia, CA 50,607 8.2 mi
93272 Tipton, CA 3,583 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93274 in?
ZIP code 93274 (Tulare) 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 93274?
ZIP code 93274 in Tulare, CA has a population of 69,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93274?
The median household income in ZIP 93274 is $72,650, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93274?
The median home value in ZIP 93274 is $329,800, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93274?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93274 is White at 35.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 64.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93274?
ZIP code 93274 has 1,167 business establishments employing approximately 15,664 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93274?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93274 are: Retail trade (205), Accommodation and food services (127), Construction (123). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93274?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93274 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 93274?
In ZIP code 93274, 43.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 93274?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93274 is 22.9 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 93274?
In ZIP code 93274, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93274?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93274 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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