Woodlake, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93286
Tulare County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,548
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,574
- Median income Below-median income area
- $339,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodlake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93286 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 93286 (Woodlake, CA) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 340.3 in 2023 to 336.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93286 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodlake, Tulare County, California, home to 9,548 residents across 221.5 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93286 reports a modest median household income of $47,574 (53% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,471. The poverty rate is 25.8%, 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 $339,700 (56% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $982; owner occupancy is 57.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tulare County, so 93286 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 93286
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodlake, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93286.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade 8
Wholesale trade
8 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 93286, Woodlake, 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
9,548
Population
221.5
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93286?
33.7
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
27.2%
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?
$47,574
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$19,471
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93286 ranks among California ZIPs
Woodlake, 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)
$47,574 6th percentile higher than 6% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,141housing units
3,141
Total Housing Units
3,031
Occupied Units
110
Vacant Units
3.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,700
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$982
Median Rent
1981
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
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
336
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+236%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93286 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 224 |
| 2021 | +18.3% | 265 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 298 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 340 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 336 |
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 116 business establishments in ZIP 93286, employing approximately 878 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,859,000.
116
Businesses
878
Employees
$50.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 19.8% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 19.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 11.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.6% |
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 93286 vs 93244 →
ZIP 93286 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93292
Visalia (93292)
39,032 residents
- 93647 11,874
Orosi (93647)
11,874 residents
- 93286 9,548
Woodlake (93286)
9,548 residents
- 93235 4,559
Ivanhoe (93235)
4,559 residents
- 93244 534
Lemon Cove (93244)
534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93286 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93286 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93292
Visalia (93292)
$82,872 median income
- 93647
Orosi (93647)
$58,309 median income
- 93235
Ivanhoe (93235)
$52,083 median income
- 93286
Woodlake (93286)
$47,574 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93286 ranks #4 of 4 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 93286, 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 (9,548 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 93286 in?
ZIP code 93286 (Woodlake) 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 93286?
ZIP code 93286 in Woodlake, CA has a population of 9,548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93286?
The median household income in ZIP 93286 is $47,574, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93286?
The median home value in ZIP 93286 is $339,700, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93286?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93286 is White at 37.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93286?
ZIP code 93286 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 878 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93286?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93286 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93286?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93286 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. 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 93286?
In ZIP code 93286, 35.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 93286?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93286 is 24.6 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 93286?
In ZIP code 93286, approximately 57.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93286?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93286 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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