| City: | Porterville, California |
| County: | Tulare County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:38:32 PM |
| Population: | 1,921 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 559 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.0653, -119.0158 |
| Land Area: | 0.975 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 93258 has 1,921 residents and 486 households (average 3.93 persons per household). The median age is 28.2 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.4%) and White (35.5%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,921Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,241Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,970.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,214Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 486Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $187,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.72Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,455 | 1,650 | 1,854 | 2,292 | 2,277 | 2,650 | 2,254 | 2,075 | 1,952 | 1,366 | 1,158 | 1,086 | 1,241 |
| Decennial Census | 2,046 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,921 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 28.2
Male Median Age: 26.9
Female Median Age: 29.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 76 | 85 | 103 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 53 | 45 | 63 | 38 | 51 | 49 | 61 | 28 | 20 | 9 | 12 | 5 |
| Female | 83 | 67 | 109 | 85 | 73 | 70 | 68 | 51 | 62 | 38 | 45 | 50 | 33 | 44 | 30 | 11 | 26 | 14 |
| Total | 159 | 152 | 212 | 173 | 161 | 158 | 121 | 96 | 125 | 76 | 96 | 99 | 94 | 72 | 50 | 20 | 38 | 19 |
| White: | 682 | 21.73% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.19% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,468 | 46.77% |
| Asian: | 276 | 8.79% |
| American Indian: | 26 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.10% |
| Other: | 678 | 21.60% |
| Total: | 3,139 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 962 | 50.08% | 26.9 years |
| Females: | 959 | 49.92% | 29.6 years |
| Total: | 1,921 | 100% | 28.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 589 | 47.46% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 119 | 9.59% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 532 | 52.46% |
| Total Population: | 1,241 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 590 | 47.54% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 651 | 52.46% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $51,214, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is up $22,732 (79.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,270. Family households earn a median of $49,833 versus $50,643 for nonfamily households (a difference of $810). By gender, male median income is $44,141 and female is $26,210, which is far less than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $17,931 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.9%, which is falls short of the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (55.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,482 | $27,756 | $20,417 | $20,896 | $20,878 | $21,985 | $22,500 | $28,387 | $31,944 | $35,034 | $40,257 | $47,639 | $51,214 |
| Median Family Income | $26,875 | $27,692 | $19,856 | $20,649 | $21,500 | $23,854 | $24,271 | $31,528 | $34,022 | $35,507 | $41,176 | $54,063 | $49,833 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,125 | $16,250 | $20,179 | $11,875 | $0 | $11,645 | $12,279 | $16,667 | $17,794 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,643 |
| Median Male Income | $27,059 | $23,482 | $23,158 | $23,611 | $32,750 | $32,583 | $35,742 | $37,417 | $39,491 | $42,969 | $45,486 | $49,103 | $44,141 |
| Median Female Income | $22,056 | $21,314 | $26,550 | $25,250 | $25,260 | $26,250 | $27,222 | $26,103 | $30,972 | $35,329 | $0 | $0 | $26,210 |
| Employed: | 517 | 53.41% |
| Unemployed: | 53 | 5.48% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 398 | 41.12% |
| Total: | 968 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 31 | 6.00% |
| Service: | 88 | 17.02% |
| Sales and Office: | 29 | 5.61% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 285 | 55.13% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 84 | 16.25% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 517 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $187,500, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), is up $44,200 (30.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $66,900. The median gross rent is $1,043, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), is up $319 (44.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $233. Of occupied housing, owners make up 42.60% (63.19% with a mortgage, 36.81% free-and-clear) and renters 57.40% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.29%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.55%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,300 | $130,700 | $93,400 | $87,300 | $86,100 | $95,200 | $92,900 | $102,400 | $120,600 | $125,500 | $95,000 | $0 | $187,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 84 | 43.30% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 91 | 46.91% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 19 | 9.79% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 194 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $724 | $725 | $686 | $701 | $708 | $759 | $778 | $825 | $810 | $838 | $881 | $897 | $1,043 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 91 | 26.92% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 53 | 15.68% |
| Renter Occupied: | 194 | 57.40% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 338 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 338 | 88.71% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 43 | 11.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 381 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 266 | 69.82% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 75 | 19.69% |
| Other Units: | 40 | 10.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 381 | 100% |
In 2023, 4.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 45.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 16.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 72.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.80%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 19.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 20.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.42%). College enrollment is 27.10%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 207 | 25.81% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 228 | 28.43% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 193 | 24.06% |
| Some college, no degree: | 99 | 12.34% |
| Associate's degree: | 37 | 4.61% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 35 | 4.36% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 0.37% |
| Total: | 802 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 367 | 45.76% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 38 | 4.74% |
| Private Insurance: | 208 | 16.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 894 | 69.41% |
| No Insurance: | 186 | 14.44% |
| Total: | 1,288 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,102 | 85.56% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 37.7% | 42.1% | 55.7% | 53.6% | 53.6% | 49.4% | 49.1% | 41.9% | 38.0% | 37.5% | 25.9% | 19.0% | 17.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 17 | 5.48% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 147 | 47.42% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 62 | 20.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 84 | 27.10% |
| Total: | 310 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 5.48% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 209 | 67.42% |
ZIP Code 93258 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 708 people with an annual payroll of $34,839,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 10,022Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $6,712,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $34,839,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 708Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 93258 is located in Tulare County, California, within the Visalia, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47300) and California's 22nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 475,774 people, about 0.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 93258. It covers 0.975 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Visalia, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 475,774Source: Census |
| MSA: | Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.975 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 22Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1165.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0658240Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Porterville city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 93258 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.