93258 ZIP Code — Porterville, CA

Tulare County, California

ZIP code 93258 is located in Porterville, California, within Tulare County. It covers approximately 0.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,086 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 559.

About ZIP code 93258

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 78%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $47,639. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

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

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 69% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 93258 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,086

population

0.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93258 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93258

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93258. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Porterville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,086
Population density	1,108 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	0.98 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.0653
Longitude	-119.0158
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	81.0%	47.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	12.9%	30.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	18.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,086

Population

1,108

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$47,639

Median household income

$18,851

Per capita income

Median home value

$897

Median monthly rent

22.5%

Home ownership

30.5%

Poverty rate

29.7%

Unemployment

117

Housing units

3.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

196

25–34

126

100

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	206	19.0%
18 and over	880	81.0%
65 and over	80	7.4%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.7%

Two or more races 20.9%

Other race 19.7%

White 14.4%

Asian 8.3%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	629	36.7%
Two or more races	359	20.9%
Other race	338	19.7%
White	247	14.4%
Asian	142	8.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.0%	47.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	12.9%	30.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	18.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$47,639

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 29.8%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$897
Owner occupied	22.5%
Renter occupied	77.5%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	72.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	50.9%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	0.5%
1970–1979	2.0%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	21.9%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	53.1%
3 bedrooms	21.6%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.3%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
No fuel used	9.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	143	38.2%
Cohabiting couple	59	15.8%
Male householder, no spouse	107	28.6%
Female householder, no spouse	65	17.4%
Households with children under 18	87	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	19.5%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.7%	44.1%
Married	32.6%	46.6%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.2%
Divorced	0.3%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 24.8%

Some HS, no diploma 31.3%

HS graduate 23.8%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	43.9%
Bachelor's or higher	3.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	7.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	114	48.1%
High school	39	16.5%
College / grad school	66	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.8%

Construction 17.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Retail trade 7.4%

Education & healthcare 7.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.6%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	57.8%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	3.1%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.5%
Carpool	36.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 30.5%

Under 18 years 55.8%

18 and over 24.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 61.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.0%
Retirement income	6.7%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	28.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	18.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	26.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.0%
Visited dentist	47.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.2%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	15.2%
Public insurance	66.9%
No insurance	20.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,051	96.8%
Spanish	728	69.3%
Other Indo-European	597	56.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	131	12.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	509	46.9%
Born in same state	507	46.7%
Born in different state	458	42.2%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	577	53.1%
Not a US citizen	88	15.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93258

What city is ZIP code 93258 in?

ZIP code 93258 is primarily assigned to Porterville, California.

What county is ZIP code 93258 in?

ZIP code 93258 falls within Tulare County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93258?

Approximately 69% of households in ZIP code 93258 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 93258 mostly rentals?

78% of occupied units in ZIP code 93258 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93258?

31% of residents in ZIP code 93258 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93258?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 93258 in?

ZIP code 93258 observes the PST timezone.