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Kings County, CA
11 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Kings County, California.
Population
153,298
Land area
1,391sq mi
People per sq mi
110
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Kings County
Kings County at a glance
- Kings County is 56% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,995, 28% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,300 (56% below California) and median rent is $1,331 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hanford (59,754), Lemoore (27,102) and Corcoran (22,491).
Local data for Kings County, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools72
- Colleges2
- Libraries7
- Banks12
- Post Offices5
- Parks30
- Grocery Stores69
- Restaurants300
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers19
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment12
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Kings County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,995
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$324,300
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,331/mo
Homeownership
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (83,201), German Americans (7,656), Irish Americans (6,468).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
8.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,329
52,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,718
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$790M
FY 2026, $5,184 per person
PPP loans
$185M
2,019 loans, 27,720 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$310K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Kings County, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kings County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
759
Most often dense fog
Flood insurance policies
218
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kings County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Kings County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Kings County, CA?
- Hanford is the largest city or town in Kings County, with about 59,754 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Kings County?
- Kings County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 93202, 93204, 93230, 93239, 93245.
- What is the population of Kings County, CA?
- About 153,298 people live in Kings County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Kings County?
- Kings County borders Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023