City

Avenal, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kings County  ·  California

👥13,441Population
💰$52,986Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$224,800Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓12.9%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.9% Female 37.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.8%Hispanic: 86.5%Black: 3.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 0.7%Race
White7.8%
Hispanic86.5%
Black3.1%
Asian1.1%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
38%
45–64
21%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.50
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads12.9% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma384 (7.2%)
HS Graduate2,052 (38.5%)
Some College1,123 (21.1%)
Associates1,081 (20.3%)
Bachelors341 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree346 (6.5%)

Education

No HS: 7.2%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 6.5%Edu
No HS7.2%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College21.1%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate6.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.8%Renter: 55.2%Tenure
Owner44.8%
Renter55.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,986 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$224,800 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,060/mo
Total Housing Units3,085
Vacant Units136

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Avenal, CA

Avenal is a city in California, located in Kings County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,441 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Avenal is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,986 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Avenal is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month.

The population of Avenal is less-educated. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (86.5%).

Avenal, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Avenal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93204 13,441 $52,986 $224,800 $1,060 8.9% 12.9% 44.8%