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Lindsay, CA
City in Tulare County, California. ZIP codes: 93247.
Population
12,643
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,340
ZIP codes
1
Lindsay and its ZIP codes
Lindsay at a glance
- Lindsay is about 17 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,201 a year, 46% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,400 (61% below California) and median rent is $1,009 a month.
Local data for Lindsay, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lindsay, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,201
Poverty rate
33.1%
Median home value
$286,400
Median rent
$1,009/mo
Homeownership
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher
5.7%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,903), German Americans (376), Honduran Americans (262).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Lindsay.
Unemployment rate
10.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,792
174,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,098
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.05B
FY 2026, $4,340 per person
PPP loans
$12.86M
202 loans, 2,618 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lindsay, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled19.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lindsay, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,796
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
3,871
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lindsay, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.8%
U.S. 11.1% +15.7 pts
ZIP codes in Lindsay
1 in or overlapping Lindsay. Population shown
Cities near Lindsay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| El RanchoCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| TonyvilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| StrathmoreCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ToolevilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| ExeterCity | 6.6 mi | 2.5 |
| HypericumCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Woodville Farm Labor CampCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| FarmersvilleCity | 9.5 mi | 2.3 |
| WoodvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| PortervilleCity | 10 mi | 18.8 |
| Linnell CampCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| LindcoveCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| East Tulare VillaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Poplar-Cotton CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| East PortervilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lindsay, CA in?
- Lindsay is in Tulare County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Lindsay, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lindsay include 93247.
- What is the population of Lindsay, CA?
- About 12,643 people live in Lindsay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lindsay?
- Nearby places include El Rancho (1.6 mi), Tonyville (2.9 mi), Strathmore (4.7 mi), Plainview (5.1 mi), Tooleville (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023