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Plainview, CA
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California.
Population
545
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,386
ZIP codes
0
Plainview and its ZIP codes
Plainview at a glance
- Plainview is about 9.5 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,656 a year, 32% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,000 (76% below California) and median rent is $1,446 a month.
Local data for Plainview, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plainview, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,656
Poverty rate
40.4%
Median home value
$177,000
Median rent
$1,446/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
28.8
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (504).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Plainview.
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
How people get to work
Plainview, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit8.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plainview, 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 Plainview, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
Cities near Plainview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Woodville Farm Labor CampCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| StrathmoreCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| WoodvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1 |
| LindsayCity | 5.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Poplar-Cotton CenterCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.4 |
| El RanchoCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| PortervilleCity | 7.6 mi | 18.8 |
| TonyvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| HypericumCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| East Tulare VillaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| ToolevilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| ExeterCity | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| East PortervilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| TulareCity | 11 mi | 20.7 |
| TiptonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| FarmersvilleCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainview, CA in?
- Plainview is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Plainview, CA?
- About 545 people live in Plainview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainview?
- Nearby places include Woodville Farm Labor Camp (4.2 mi), Strathmore (4.2 mi), Woodville (5 mi), Lindsay (5.1 mi), Poplar-Cotton Center (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023