ZIP Code 93256, California
ZIP Code 93256 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 93256 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Tulare County, California. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,578. The land area covers 74.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,578 | ±1,012 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 22.7 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,316 | ±196 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,471 | ±196 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,316 | ±196 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 155 | ±84 |
| Median Home Value | $249,200 | ±$96,119 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,325 | ±$249 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,172 | ±$21,129 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,189 | ±$2,672 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | ±11.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,088 | ±640 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8% | ±5.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,036 | ±454 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 73.6% | ±9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 483,546 (2024)
ID: 123091
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
2800 W BURREL AVE, VISALIA CA 93291-4541
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Delano, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Earlimart, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Allensworth, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Delano, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Alpaugh, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Alpaugh, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | Corcoran, CA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 04-08 | Porterville, CA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Tulare, CA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 02-08 | Porterville, CA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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San Joaquin Valley College-Delano
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College Vocational | 14.4 mi away | 1920 Cecil Avenue, Delano, CA, 93215-9691 |
5597349000
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PIXLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 927 S CENTER ST, #B, PIXLEY, CA, 93256 |
(559) 757-1010
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Porterville College
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College | 17.6 mi away | 100 E College Ave, Porterville, CA, 93257 |
5597912200
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TIPTON LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 301 E. WOODS AVE., TIPTON, CA, 93272 |
(559) 752-4236
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San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville
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College Vocational | 18.0 mi away | 314 North Main Street, Porterville, CA, 93257-3730 |
5597349000
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EARLIMART LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 780 E. WASHINGTON ST., EARLIMART, CA, 93219 |
(661) 849-2525
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Milan Institute-Visalia
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College Vocational | 20.7 mi away | 6500 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA, 93277 |
5596843900
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ALPAUGH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 3816 AVE. 54, ALPAUGH, CA, 93201 |
(559) 949-8355
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San Joaquin Valley College-Central Administrative Office
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College | 22.6 mi away | 3828 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia, CA, 93277 |
5597349000
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DELANO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 925 TENTH AVENUE, DELANO, CA, 93215 |
(661) 725-1078
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DELANO, CA US, located 14.4 miles from ZCTA5 93256. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.0° | 37.7° | 46.9° | 1.40" | 0.2" |
| February | 62.8° | 40.9° | 51.9° | 1.32" | 0.0" |
| March | 69.2° | 44.8° | 57.0° | 1.39" | 0.0" |
| April | 75.0° | 49.1° | 62.1° | 0.62" | 0.0" |
| May | 83.1° | 55.5° | 69.3° | 0.38" | 0.0" |
| June | 92.2° | 61.8° | 77.0° | 0.09" | 0.0" |
| July | 97.3° | 67.6° | 82.5° | 0.04" | 0.0" |
| August | 96.5° | 65.5° | 81.0° | 0.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 90.7° | 61.6° | 76.1° | 0.04" | 0.0" |
| October | 79.6° | 52.6° | 66.1° | 0.37" | 0.0" |
| November | 66.3° | 42.5° | 54.4° | 0.67" | 0.0" |
| December | 57.2° | 36.7° | 47.0° | 1.19" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixley CDP | CDP | 0.8 mi | — |
| Teviston CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Tipton CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Earlimart CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Allensworth CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| Woodville CDP | CDP | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 93256. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.