City

Kettleman City, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kings County  ·  California

👥1,349Population
💰$48,781Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$133,900Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓7.6%College Grads▼ 80% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.5%Hispanic: 98.5%Race
White1.5%
Hispanic98.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
38%
45–64
30%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads7.6% ▼ 80% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (6.1%)
HS Graduate220 (49.3%)
Some College71 (15.9%)
Associates94 (21.1%)
Bachelors34 (7.6%)

Education

No HS: 6.1%HS Grad: 49.3%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 7.6%Edu
No HS6.1%
HS Grad49.3%
Some College15.9%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors7.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 16.4%Renter: 83.6%Tenure
Owner16.4%
Renter83.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
50%
$200k–$300k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,781 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$133,900 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units511

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
57%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
24%
2000+
55%
About Kettleman City, CA

Kettleman City is a city in California, located in Kings County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,349 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Kettleman City is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,781 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kettleman City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. At 16.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Kettleman City is less-educated. 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (98.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kettleman City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93239 1,349 $48,781 $133,900 $1,063 4.3% 7.6% 16.4%