93261 ZIP Code — Richgrove, CA

Tulare County, California

ZIP code 93261 is located in Richgrove, California, within Tulare County. It covers approximately 5.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 559.

About ZIP code 93261

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,400. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $26,635. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 47% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 93261 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,889
population
5.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93261 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93261

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City Status
Richgrove Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,889
Population density 327 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 5.78 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.8123
Longitude -119.1328
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 84.0% 47.4% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 15.5% 30.6% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 0.5% 18.0% 26.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.0% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,889
Population
327
People per sq mi
31.0
Median age
$26,635
Median household income
$12,331
Per capita income
$174,400
Median home value
$803
Median monthly rent
35.9%
Home ownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
21.1%
Unemployment
216
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
40
103
5–9
91
118
10–14
104
84
15–19
75
71
20–24
63
136
25–34
121
154
35–44
136
137
45–54
122
54
55–59
48
32
60–64
28
34
65–74
31
19
75–84
17
13
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1859131.3%
18 and over1,29868.7%
65 and over1266.7%
Median age31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 31.2%
Two or more races 17.6%
Other race 16.8%
GroupCount%
Hispanic or Latino99134.4%
White89831.2%
Two or more races50617.6%
Other race48516.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 84.0% 47.4% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 15.5% 30.6% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 0.5% 18.0% 26.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.0% 13.3%
Under $10k 5.7%
$10k–$15k 24.0%
$15k–$25k 15.5%
$25k–$35k 14.9%
$35k–$50k 8.9%
$50k–$75k 13.4%
$75k–$100k 11.2%
$100k–$150k 6.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.7%
$10k–$15k24.0%
$15k–$25k15.5%
$25k–$35k14.9%
$35k–$50k8.9%
$50k–$75k13.4%
$75k–$100k11.2%
$100k–$150k6.4%
Median income$26,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%
$100k–$150k 21.1%
$150k–$200k 31.6%
$200k–$300k 35.8%
$300k–$500k 5.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$174,400
Median rent / month$803
Owner occupied35.9%
Renter occupied64.1%
Vacant4.7%
Single-family detached75.0%
Large apartment buildings2.0%
Mobile homes1.6%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)4.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.6%
2000–20096.1%
1990–199941.3%
1980–198913.0%
1970–197910.3%
1960–196913.7%
1950–19598.5%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier2.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.9%
1 bedroom18.7%
2 bedrooms30.8%
3 bedrooms33.0%
4 bedrooms14.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.3%
1 vehicle42.9%
2 vehicles34.6%
3 or more14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas73.7%
Electricity24.6%
Propane / LP gas1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23344.0%
Cohabiting couple6311.9%
Male householder, no spouse8415.9%
Female householder, no spouse14928.2%
Households with children under 1826950.9%
Households with seniors (65+)9217.4%
Average household size3.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married53.3%33.3%
Married39.2%39.9%
Separated1.4%10.1%
Widowed4.5%8.2%
Divorced1.6%8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 53.5%
Some HS, no diploma 7.0%
HS graduate 21.8%
Some college, no degree 11.6%
Associate's degree 6.0%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher39.5%
Bachelor's or higher0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool223.9%
Kindergarten325.6%
Elementary school34460.5%
High school9917.4%
College / grad school7212.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 48.7%
Manufacturing 12.7%
Education & healthcare 11.2%
Retail trade 5.8%
Professional & management 4.9%
Construction 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 4.5%
Public administration 3.5%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts8.9%
Service8.6%
Sales & office5.2%
Natural resources & construction50.4%
Production & transportation26.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.7%
Government13.2%
Self-employed12.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.4%
Carpool29.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.9%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)26.4

Poverty

All people 40.7%
Under 18 years 43.5%
18 and over 39.4%
Married-couple families 54.5%
Female-led households 36.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.3%
Retirement income12.5%
Supplemental Security1.9%
Cash public assistance16.8%
Food stamps / SNAP32.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.8%
High blood pressure26.7%
High cholesterol27.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart disease5.3%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis17.8%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer2.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.9%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.9%
Depression18.9%
Fair or poor health30.7%
Poor mental health19.2%
Poor physical health15.6%
No health insurance36.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)63.7%
Visited dentist38.9%
Cholesterol screening80.3%
Teeth loss22.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans00.0%
Disability%
Any disability5.8%
Under 181.7%
18–64 years5.5%
65 and over27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance21.7%
Public insurance74.1%
No insurance6.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,80395.4%
Spanish85447.4%
Other Indo-European82946.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,10658.5%
Born in same state1,07456.9%
Born in different state1,03454.7%
Foreign born321.7%
Naturalized citizen78341.5%
Not a US citizen16420.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab321.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access28.0%
Internet access78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93261

What city is ZIP code 93261 in?

ZIP code 93261 is primarily assigned to Richgrove, California.

What county is ZIP code 93261 in?

ZIP code 93261 falls within Tulare County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93261?

Approximately 47% of households in ZIP code 93261 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93261?

41% of residents in ZIP code 93261 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 93261 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 93261 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 93261 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 93261 are renter-occupied.

What timezone is ZIP code 93261 in?

ZIP code 93261 observes the PST timezone.

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