93256 ZIP Code — Pixley, CA

Tulare County, California

ZIP code 93256 is located in Pixley, California, within Tulare County. It covers approximately 74.63 square miles and serves a population of 5,575 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 559.

About ZIP code 93256

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $51,652. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 59% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 93256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,575

population

74.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pixley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93272 Tipton (3.7 mi) 93219 Earlimart (8 mi) 93274 Tulare (13.2 mi) 93212 Corcoran (13.4 mi) 93270 Terra Bella (14.6 mi) 93267 Strathmore (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,575
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	74.63 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.9860
Longitude	-119.3172
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	559

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	47.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	30.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	18.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,575

Population

People per sq mi

30.0

Median age

$51,652

Median household income

$18,156

Per capita income

$199,200

Median home value

$1,027

Median monthly rent

47.0%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

13.4%

Unemployment

812

Housing units

3.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

174

Under 5

160

296

5–9

274

223

10–14

206

356

15–19

329

272

20–24

251

292

25–34

269

541

35–44

499

223

45–54

205

55–59

132

60–64

121

142

65–74

131

138

75–84

127

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,776	31.9%
18 and over	3,799	68.1%
65 and over	604	10.8%
Median age	30.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 37.8%

Two or more races 19.3%

White 19.3%

Other race 18.9%

Black or African American 3.3%

Asian 1.3%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	3,395	37.8%
Two or more races	1,731	19.3%
White	1,727	19.3%
Other race	1,698	18.9%
Black or African American	300	3.3%
Asian	119	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	47.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	30.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	18.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$51,652

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 33.2%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 15.5%

$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,200
Median rent / month	$1,027
Owner occupied	47.0%
Renter occupied	53.0%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	64.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	4.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.9%
Electricity	17.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
No fuel used	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	879	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	152	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	164	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	257	17.7%
Households with children under 18	682	47.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	428	29.5%
Average household size	3.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.6%	42.5%
Married	50.5%	43.2%
Separated	0.9%	2.3%
Widowed	0.0%	7.1%
Divorced	2.9%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 30.4%

Some HS, no diploma 24.6%

HS graduate 23.0%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	45.1%
Bachelor's or higher	3.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	4.0%
Kindergarten	15	0.8%
Elementary school	851	47.9%
High school	507	28.6%
College / grad school	331	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.4%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Retail trade 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.9%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Professional & management 3.7%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 2.1%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.3%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	37.8%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	23.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 38.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.4%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	25.5%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	3.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	39.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	34.7%
Poor mental health	21.0%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	34.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.9%
Visited dentist	35.5%
Cholesterol screening	79.7%
Teeth loss	31.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	0.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.5%
Public insurance	68.2%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,241	94.0%
Spanish	3,093	59.0%
Other Indo-European	3,005	57.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	84	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,372	60.5%
Born in same state	3,356	60.2%
Born in different state	3,051	54.7%
Foreign born	16	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	2,203	39.5%
Not a US citizen	587	26.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	0.4%
Arab	24	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.0%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93256

What city is ZIP code 93256 in?

ZIP code 93256 is primarily assigned to Pixley, California.

What county is ZIP code 93256 in?

ZIP code 93256 falls within Tulare County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93256?

Approximately 59% of households in ZIP code 93256 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 93256 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 93256 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93256?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93256?

18% of residents in ZIP code 93256 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 93256 in?

ZIP code 93256 observes the PST timezone.