93239 ZIP Code — Kettleman City, CA

Kings County, California

ZIP code 93239 is located in Kettleman City, California, within Kings County. It covers approximately 58.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 559.

About ZIP code 93239

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $135,000. Renters make up the majority at 83%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $46,219. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 76% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 93239 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,404

population

58.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93239 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93239

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kettleman City	Acceptable
Kettleman City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93266 Stratford (10.6 mi) 93204 Avenal (15.7 mi) 93212 Corcoran (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,404
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	58.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.9780
Longitude	-119.8172
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	559

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	41.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	34.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	20.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,404

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$46,219

Median household income

$19,634

Per capita income

$135,000

Median home value

$1,038

Median monthly rent

17.1%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

1.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

172

35–44

142

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	331	23.6%
18 and over	1,073	76.4%
65 and over	105	7.5%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 43.4%

Other race 36.2%

White 13.1%

Two or more races 7.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	1,078	43.4%
Other race	899	36.2%
White	326	13.1%
Two or more races	179	7.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	41.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	34.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	20.7%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 54.9%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	54.9%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
Median income	$46,219

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 50.0%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,000
Median rent / month	$1,038
Owner occupied	17.1%
Renter occupied	82.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	46.3%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	13.9%
3 bedrooms	66.3%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	72.6%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	3.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.1%
Electricity	52.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	325	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	46	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	124	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	30	5.7%
Households with children under 18	227	43.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	13.5%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	28.6%
Married	47.7%	63.9%
Separated	15.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.1%
Divorced	0.0%	1.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 55.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 1.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	38.8%
Bachelor's or higher	1.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	8.1%
Elementary school	130	55.1%
High school	87	36.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 70.2%

Education & healthcare 8.9%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	2.6%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	1.0%
Natural resources & construction	65.8%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	99.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.1

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 31.7%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 15.4%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.5%
Retirement income	5.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	25.1%
High cholesterol	26.2%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	16.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	3.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	32.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.2%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	83.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	58.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.1%
Public insurance	69.0%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,309	93.2%
Spanish	993	75.9%
Other Indo-European	993	75.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	616	43.9%
Born in same state	616	43.9%
Born in different state	597	42.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	788	56.1%
Not a US citizen	61	7.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	90.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93239

What city is ZIP code 93239 in?

ZIP code 93239 is primarily assigned to Kettleman City, California.

What county is ZIP code 93239 in?

ZIP code 93239 falls within Kings County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93239?

Approximately 76% of households in ZIP code 93239 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 93239 mostly rentals?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 93239 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93239?

21% of residents in ZIP code 93239 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93239?

The median home value in ZIP code 93239 is $135,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 93239 in?

ZIP code 93239 observes the PST timezone.