ZIP Code 93266 in Stratford, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Stratford, California
County:Kings County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:38:43 PM
Population:1,521 [See All]
Area Code:559
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.1307, -119.8114
Land Area:59.312 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 93266 has 1,521 residents and 427 households (average 3.52 persons per household). The median age is 33.4 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.3%) and Other / Two or More Races (45.7%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 79.3%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,521Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,672Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:369Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:25.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$60,888Source: Census ACS
Households:427Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$271,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.52Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.47Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,6551,4501,3781,4651,1711,2711,4401,4061,3371,0861,8891,7201,672
Decennial Census1,587------------------1,521------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.4

Male Median Age: 34.5

Female Median Age: 32.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male614675585559265465374833413424111610
Female6851587050654250584550404231238710
Total1299713312810512468104123829873836547192320
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:47819.60%
Black:190.78%
Hispanic:*1,20649.45%
Asian:60.25%
American Indian:351.44%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:69528.50%
Total:2,439100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:75349.51%34.5 years
Females:76850.49%32.8 years
Total:1,521100%33.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,34480.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:895.32%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:201.20%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:21914.29%
Total Population:1,672100%
Total Native Population:1,43385.71%
Total Foreign-born Population:23914.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $60,888, which is much lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $20,547 (50.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,744. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $36,738 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,738). By gender, male median income is $44,448 and female is $46,458, which is much lower than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $2,010 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.1%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (36.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$40,341$29,800$28,700$24,122$22,813$30,625$35,761$46,107$50,144$51,776$51,458$58,766$60,888
Median Family Income$29,489$25,721$28,850$21,743$21,612$33,125$35,815$45,321$49,450$50,197$40,556$50,789$0
Median NonFamily Income$50,556$42,344$24,766$24,899$23,656$23,681$0$0$0$0$0$0$36,738
Median Male Income$28,068$32,813$32,679$30,139$28,889$29,618$28,679$52,935$53,385$53,929$39,145$51,447$44,448
Median Female Income$21,875$18,229$20,592$21,625$0$50,689$0$0$27,500$30,625$33,452$36,786$46,458
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:75859.13%
Unemployed:896.94%
Not In Labor Force:43533.93%
Total:1,282100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:8711.48%
Service:9312.27%
Sales and Office:10714.12%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:27836.68%
Production, transportation, and material moving:19325.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:758100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $271,500, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), is up $122,400 (82.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $147,200. The median gross rent is $989, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), is up $407 (69.93%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $145. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.47% (57.95% with a mortgage, 42.05% free-and-clear) and renters 45.53% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.70%, which is far higher than the state rate (7.55%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$149,100$120,000$109,800$103,800$107,600$117,400$149,300$167,800$124,300$110,300$0$242,900$271,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:7546.01%
$1,000 to $1,499:2917.79%
$1,500 to $1,999:3722.70%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2213.50%
Total:163100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$582$717$644$647$724$776$787$1,043$1,134$1,175$1,169$1,137$989
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):11331.56%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):8222.91%
Renter Occupied:16345.53%
Total Occupied Housing Units:358100%

Occupied Housing Units:35882.30%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):7717.70%
Total Housing Units:435100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:36684.14%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:6915.86%
Total Housing Units:435100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 3.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 59.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.40%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 34.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 53.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 29.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), down 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 18.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (41.46%). College enrollment is 9.18%, which is markedly below the state rate (30.00%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:14414.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:25526.02%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):28529.08%
Some college, no degree:22022.45%
Associate's degree:474.80%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:292.96%
Total:980100%
High school or higher:58159.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:292.96%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:57934.34%
Public Insurance:90053.38%
No Insurance:20712.28%
Total:1,686100%
Has Health Insurance:1,47987.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty32.3%40.9%45.0%54.6%46.5%34.5%34.4%24.3%10.6%10.6%17.9%17.9%29.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:268.23%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):13041.14%
High school (grades 9-12):13141.46%
College or graduate school:299.18%
Total:316100%
Early Childhood:268.23%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):28790.82%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 93266 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 99 people with an annual payroll of $5,828,000. USPS data shows 105 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:105Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:933Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:105Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,260,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,828,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:99Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 93266 is located in Kings County, California, within the Hanford-Corcoran, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25260) and California's 22nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 152,830 people, about 1.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 93266. It covers 59.312 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Hanford-Corcoran, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:25260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:152,830Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:59.312 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:0675252Source: Census
Place Name:Stratford CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


93267 | | 93265

Schools in ZIP Code 93266


ZIP Code 93266 is in the Central Union Elementary School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Stratford Elementary 20227 1st St.
Stratford, CA 93266
District: Central Union Elementary School District
Armona Union Academy 14435 Locust St
Armona, CA 93202
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Rose-Mccarthy Catholic School 1000 N Harris St
Hanford, CA 93230
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hanford Christian School 11948 Flint Ave
Hanford, CA 93230
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93266


Columbia College - Lemoore Building 826 Hancock Circle
Nas Lemoore, CA 93246-0001
Type: Post Secondary
West Hills College-Lemoore 555 College Avenue
Lemoore, CA 93245
Type: Post Secondary
San Joaquin Valley College-Hanford Classroom 215 West 7th Street
Hanford, CA 93230-4523
Type: Post Secondary
Lawrence & Company College Of Cosmetology 810 North 10th Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230-4102
Type: Post Secondary
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia 8344 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291-9283
Type: Post Secondary
Advanced Career Institute 1243 N. Clancy Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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