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Coalinga, CA
City in Fresno County, California.
Population
17,203
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,561
ZIP codes
0
Coalinga and its ZIP codes
Coalinga at a glance
- Coalinga is about 10 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,451, 24% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,400 (64% below California) and median rent is $1,093 a month.
Local data for Coalinga, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coalinga, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,451
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$262,400
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,629), German Americans (961), Irish Americans (591).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fresno County. PPP loans are for Coalinga.
Unemployment rate
7.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,417
428,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,584
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.9B
FY 2026, $4,883 per person
How people get to work
Coalinga, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coalinga, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
2,472
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
921
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
101° / 38°F
8.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coalinga, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities near Coalinga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuronCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| AvenalCity | 15 mi | 19.5 |
| WestsideCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| Cantua CreekCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.8 |
| Kettleman CityCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Three RocksCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| Lemoore StationCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coalinga, CA in?
- Coalinga is in Fresno County, California.
- What is the population of Coalinga, CA?
- About 17,203 people live in Coalinga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coalinga?
- Nearby places include Huron (15 mi), Avenal (15 mi), Westside (22 mi), Cantua Creek (24 mi), Kettleman City (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023