ZIP Code 93286 in Woodlake, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Woodlake, California
Names to Avoid:
Elderwood
County:Tulare County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:46:29 AM
Population:9,735 [See All]
Area Code:559
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.5378, -119.0342
Land Area:72.585 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 93286 has 9,735 residents and 2,961 households (average 3.29 persons per household). The median age is 32.9 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.9%) and Other / Two or More Races (41.3%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.9%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:9,735Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:10,548Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:10,797Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:134.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$47,574Source: Census ACS
Households:2,961Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$339,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.29Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--9,4829,6509,9509,9429,93110,1699,9169,7559,90610,46610,50010,41810,51610,548
Decennial Census9,548------------------9,735--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 32.9

Male Median Age: 32.8

Female Median Age: 33.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3443874244233663132753122492653012832892321601077257
Female3793954084023453212912852692742913072692251781096365
Total723782832825711634566597518539592590558457338216135122
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,48822.59%
Black:570.37%
Hispanic:*7,58149.09%
Asian:850.55%
American Indian:2031.31%
Hawaiian:40.03%
Other:4,02426.06%
Total:15,442100%
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:4,85949.91%32.8 years
Females:4,87650.09%33.1 years
Total:9,735100%32.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7,64572.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:370.35%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,0119.58%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,85527.17%
Total Population:10,548100%
Total Native Population:7,68272.83%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,86627.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $47,574, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $11,180 (30.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,692. Family households earn a median of $55,225 versus $27,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,725). By gender, male median income is $40,804 and female is $37,756, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,048 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (21.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$36,394$38,798$39,783$41,579$40,165$40,851$41,070$42,489$42,882$44,980$41,127$45,548$47,242$47,574
Median Family Income$37,211$38,765$40,262$42,946$41,659$41,897$42,120$44,124$45,512$50,572$48,102$51,985$55,762$55,225
Median NonFamily Income$26,944$26,698$26,316$25,563$23,032$25,147$25,885$27,895$27,200$31,094$22,143$21,894$25,682$27,500
Median Male Income$31,263$30,030$29,985$31,927$32,159$32,193$31,103$33,811$34,518$33,166$34,668$41,736$42,892$40,804
Median Female Income$28,681$27,453$26,122$26,840$26,140$26,844$25,948$27,500$30,294$32,691$31,642$35,388$36,667$37,756
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,86049.57%
Unemployed:3764.83%
Not In Labor Force:3,55145.60%
Total:7,787100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:80420.83%
Service:77920.18%
Sales and Office:62516.19%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:82521.37%
Production, transportation, and material moving:82721.42%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,860100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $339,700, which is edges past the national median ($332,700), is up $170,200 (100.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $160,100. The median gross rent is $982, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $354 (56.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $282. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.41% (59.37% with a mortgage, 40.63% free-and-clear) and renters 42.59% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$169,500$165,000$141,900$138,200$142,300$148,500$154,700$166,000$179,600$213,100$232,800$264,300$288,300$339,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:362.79%
$500 to $999:61747.79%
$1,000 to $1,499:53641.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:342.63%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:70.54%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:614.73%
Total:1,291100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$628$623$598$723$635$647$694$689$700$739$827$908$983$982
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,03334.08%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):70723.33%
Renter Occupied:1,29142.59%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,031100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,03196.50%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1103.50%
Total Housing Units:3,141100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:2,33374.28%
Multi-Family Units:49915.89%
Other Units:3099.84%
Total Housing Units:3,141100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 12.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 61.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 30.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 67.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 21.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.30 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 elementary (38.58%). College enrollment is 16.18%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,69627.06%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:73711.76%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,46223.33%
Some college, no degree:1,10117.57%
Associate's degree:4947.88%
Bachelor's degree:4427.05%
Graduate or professional degree:3355.35%
Total:6,267100%
High school or higher:3,83461.18%
Bachelor's degree or higher:77712.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:3,23927.71%
Public Insurance:7,11260.84%
No Insurance:1,33911.45%
Total:11,690100%
Has Health Insurance:10,35188.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty22.8%22.9%21.1%22.1%23.7%25.2%28.3%27.5%28.3%24.7%27.8%22.8%21.0%21.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:1073.45%
Kindergarten:2026.51%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,19738.58%
High school (grades 9-12):1,09535.29%
College or graduate school:50216.18%
Total:3,103100%
Early Childhood:3099.96%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,49480.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 93286 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 116 business establishments, employing about 878 people with an annual payroll of $50,859,000. USPS data shows 3,282 residential mailboxes and 158 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,282Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:158Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,782Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,193Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:198Source: USPS
# of Businesses:116Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$11,166,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$50,859,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:878Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 93286 is located in Tulare County, California, within the Visalia, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47300) and California's 20th and 21st Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 442,179 people, about 2.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 93286. It covers 72.585 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.506 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Visalia, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:47300Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:442,179Source: Census
MSA:Visalia-Tulare-Porterville, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:72.585 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.506 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:20,21Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4874.22, 6729.94 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0686300Source: Census
Place Name:Woodlake city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


93287 | | 93285

Schools in ZIP Code 93286


ZIP Code 93286 is in the Woodlake Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 6 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.

Francis J. White Learning Center 700 North Cypress St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
District: Woodlake Unified School District
Woodlake Valley Middle 497 North Palm St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
District: Woodlake Unified School District
Woodlake High 400 West Whitney Ave.
Woodlake, CA 93286
District: Woodlake Unified School District
Bravo Lake High 450 W. Sequoia
Woodlake, CA 93286
District: Woodlake Unified School District
Woodlake Community Day 36220 Millwood Dr.
Woodlake, CA 93286
District: Woodlake Unified School District
Castle Rock Elementary 360 North Castle Rock St.
Woodlake, CA 93286
District: Woodlake Unified School District
Heritage Christian Academy 41513 Rd 124
Orosi, CA 93647
District: Private SchoolNearby
Chestry Oak Academy 32998 Puma Ln
Squaw Valley, CA 93675
District: Private SchoolNearby
Little Lambs Lutheran Ps 420 Sequoia Dr
Exeter, CA 93221
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93286


Estes Institute Of Cosmetology Arts And Science 324 E Main St
Visalia, CA 93291
Type: Post Secondary
College Of The Sequoias 915 S. Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277-2214
Type: Post Secondary
Princess Institute Of Beauty 1605 East Manning Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654-2455
Type: Post Secondary
San Joaquin Valley College-Central Administrative Office 3828 W. Caldwell Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
Type: Post Secondary
Advanced Career Institute 1243 N. Clancy Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Type: Post Secondary
Milan Institute-Visalia 6500 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
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 February 1, 2026.

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