City

Porterville, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Tulare County  ·  California

👥80,581Population
💰$58,152Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$275,031Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 111% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.4%Hispanic: 72.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 2.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White20.4%
Hispanic72.3%
Black0.6%
Asian2.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.28
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 111% above avg
No HS Diploma2,615 (7.2%)
HS Graduate12,604 (34.6%)
Some College4,027 (11.1%)
Associates7,075 (19.4%)
Bachelors3,445 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree6,628 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 7.2%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS7.2%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College11.1%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.3%Renter: 44.8%Tenure
Owner55.3%
Renter44.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,152 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$275,030 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,085/mo
Total Housing Units25,401
Vacant Units1,320

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Porterville, CA

Porterville is a city in California, located in Tulare County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 80,581 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Porterville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,152 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Porterville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,030, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,085 per month.

The population of Porterville is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (72.25%).

Porterville, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Porterville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93257 79,340 $58,261 $276,400 $1,086 10.3% 27.8% 55.5%
93258 1,241 $51,214 $187,500 $1,043 9.3% 15.6% 42.6%