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Ponderosa, CA
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California.
Population
36
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
0
Ponderosa and its ZIP codes
Ponderosa at a glance
- Ponderosa is 82% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Ponderosa.
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
$2.1B
FY 2026, $4,340 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ponderosa, 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
99° / 32°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ponderosa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar SlopeCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Camp NelsonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| PierpointCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Sequoia CrestCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| California Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| SpringvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Pine FlatCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Sugarloaf Saw MillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Sugarloaf VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| McClenney TractCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Poso ParkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0 |
| Panorama HeightsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| IdlewildCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| PoseyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Kennedy MeadowsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.8 |
| East PortervilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ponderosa, CA in?
- Ponderosa is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Ponderosa, CA?
- About 36 people live in Ponderosa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ponderosa?
- Nearby places include Cedar Slope (3.9 mi), Camp Nelson (5.2 mi), Pierpoint (6.1 mi), Sequoia Crest (7.7 mi), California Hot Springs (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023