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 High-density area
- $72,650
- Median income Near-median income area
- $329,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93274 (Tulare, CA) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.1 in 2023 to 314.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93274 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tulare, Tulare County, California, with 69,721 residents across 554.7 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93274 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,650 (29% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,125. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $329,800 (57% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,407; owner occupancy is 57.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tulare County, so 93274 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 93274
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tulare, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93274.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
205 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
127 establishments
- Construction
Construction
123 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 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 93274, Tulare, 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
69,721
Population
554.7
Area (sq mi)
126
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93274?
29.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
21.6%
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?
$72,650
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$28,125
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93274 ranks nationally
Tulare, CA 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
24,965housing units
24,965
Total Housing Units
23,483
Occupied Units
1,482
Vacant Units
3.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,800
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,407
Median Rent
1987
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93274 vs 93277 →
ZIP 93274 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
- 93277
Visalia (93277)
50,607 residents
- 93272 3,583
Tipton (93272)
3,583 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93274 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93274 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93277
Visalia (93277)
$80,548 median income
- 93274
Tulare (93274)
$72,650 median income
- 93272
Tipton (93272)
$51,523 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93274, 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 (69,721 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Tulare County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 93274's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 93274 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Tulare, CA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.