Visalia, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93277

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

50,607
489/sq mi
$80,548
Median income
$350,400
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
489
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93277 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93277 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.6 square miles in Visalia, Tulare County, California. The area is home to 50,607 residents, producing a population density of 489 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 93277 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93277 sits at $80,548 (21% below the California average), while per-capita income is $34,100. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $350,400 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,483 per month, and 59.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93277 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tulare County, so you can benchmark 93277 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 93277

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93277.

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 93277, Visalia, 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

50,607

Population

103.6

Area (sq mi)

489

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93277?

35.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 53.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%

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?

$80,548

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$34,100

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93277 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,548 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

19,479

Total Housing Units

18,504

Occupied Units

975

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$350,400

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,483

Median Rent

1979

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

291

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+191%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93277 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 203
2021 +15.3% 234
2022 +15.2% 269
2023 +6.1% 286
2024 +2.0% 291

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 1,127 business establishments in ZIP 93277, employing approximately 17,215 people with a combined annual payroll of $679,095,000.

1,127

Businesses

17,215

Employees

$679.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 209 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 203 18.0%
Accommodation and food services 155 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 96 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 7.3%
Construction 81 7.2%
Finance and insurance 70 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 56 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.1%
Wholesale trade 23 2.0%
Educational services 17 1.5%
Manufacturing 15 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.1%
Information 10 0.9%

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 93277 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 93277 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 93277 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 93277 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
93291 Visalia, CA 52,849 6.3 mi
93274 Tulare, CA 69,721 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93277 in?
ZIP code 93277 (Visalia) 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 93277?
ZIP code 93277 in Visalia, CA has a population of 50,607 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93277?
The median household income in ZIP 93277 is $80,548, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93277?
The median home value in ZIP 93277 is $350,400, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93277?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93277 is White at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93277?
ZIP code 93277 has 1,127 business establishments employing approximately 17,215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93277?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93277 are: Retail trade (209), Health care and social assistance (203), Accommodation and food services (155). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93277?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93277 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 93277?
In ZIP code 93277, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 93277?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93277 is 21.3 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 93277?
In ZIP code 93277, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93277?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93277 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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