93257 ZIP Code
Porterville, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 93257 |
| City/Town: | Porterville |
| County: | Tulare |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 79,217 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,889 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,943 |
| Total Housing Units: | 25,159 |
| Median Home Value: | $250,100 |
| Land Area: | 378.9 sq miles
981.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.2 sq miles
10.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9809, -118.8893 |
Population Information (93257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 79,217 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 40,539 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 38,678 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,410 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,763 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 8,171 | 10.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,820 | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,522 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 10,465 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 10,960 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,005 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,845 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,135 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,253 | 6.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,770 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,098 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (93257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $250,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,057 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 25,159 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 23,692 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,467 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,287 | 56.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,405 | 43.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (93257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 46,531 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 9,185 | 19.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5,610 | 12.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,603 | 24.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10,253 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,535 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,109 | 8.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,236 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 68.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (93257 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,889 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,910 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,480 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,943 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (93257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 35,546 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 31,586 | 88.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,931 | 11.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 22,952 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,075 | 73.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,557 | 20.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,952 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (93257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,848 | 49.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 373 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2,140 | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,761 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 444 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 18,462 | 23.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 16,189 | 20.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 32,919 | 41.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 56,132 | 70.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 53,504 | 67.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 111 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 280 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,237 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (93257 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,434 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,110 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,109 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,905 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,178 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,493 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,707 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,487 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,384 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 885 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (93257 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 22,866 | 72.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 5,944 | 18.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 176 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 517 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 220 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 782 | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (93257 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 6,185 | 19.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,246 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,554 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 645 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,586 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,523 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 277 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 749 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,076 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,567 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,477 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,683 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,018 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (93257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (93257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 72,605 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,808 | 40.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 46,638 | 58.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,573 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (93257 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,958 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,753 | 28.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,445 | 18.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,785 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,834 | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,962 | 25.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (93257 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,290 | 68.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 668 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 927 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,107 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 796 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 297 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,597 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,446 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (93257 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 988 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,285 | 13.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,968 | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,725 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,250 | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,078 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,968 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,220 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,629 | 6.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (93257 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 450 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,932 | 7.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,968 | 27.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,701 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,723 | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 385 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (93257 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 16,451 | 69.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,114 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,274 | 22.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 348 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 185 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 93 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 227 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (93257 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,590 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,504 | 27.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,989 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 6,609 | 27.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (93257 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 848 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 503 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 971 | 7.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,932 | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,916 | 37.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,352 | 25.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 685 | 5.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 80 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (93257 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,568 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $455 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,057 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.18 | 2.38 |
Households (93257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 23,692 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,659 | 49.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 6,095 | 25.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,796 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,831 | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 11,078 | 46.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,319 | 26.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (93257 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,277 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 12,469 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 13,988 | 46.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 986 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,193 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,181 | 36.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (93257 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 24,658 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 781 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,428 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11,020 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,131 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,298 | 21.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (93257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 55,323 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,072 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 78,178 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,260 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,076 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,890 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,294 | 35.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (93257 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 70,144 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,076 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,896 | 85.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,012 | 12.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 212 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 168 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (93257 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 58,224 | 73.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 482 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 20,993 | 4355.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 20,993 | 4355.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 20,993 | 4355.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 243 | 50.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 48 | 10.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 18,793 | 3899.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 1.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (93257 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 73,807 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,418 | 46.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 39,389 | 53.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 36,759 | 49.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 403 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,649 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 578 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (93257 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 23,692 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,627 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Porterville, CA93257