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Porterville, CA
City in Tulare County, California.
Population
63,157
Land area
18.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,356
ZIP codes
0
Porterville and its ZIP codes
Porterville at a glance
- Porterville is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 146th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $60,461 a year, 39% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,700 (61% below California) and median rent is $1,148 a month.
Local data for Porterville, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools26
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores23
- Restaurants139
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Porterville, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,461
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$285,700
Median rent
$1,148/mo
Homeownership
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (43,338), German Americans (2,349), Irish Americans (2,068).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Porterville.
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
How people get to work
Porterville, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Porterville, 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
98° / 40°F
11.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Porterville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
Cities near Porterville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East PortervilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.1 |
| StrathmoreCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Woodville Farm Labor CampCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Poplar-Cotton CenterCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Terra BellaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.2 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| LindsayCity | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| El RanchoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0 |
| DucorCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| SpringvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| TonyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| TiptonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| PixleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| ToolevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| HypericumCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Porterville, CA in?
- Porterville is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Porterville, CA?
- About 63,157 people live in Porterville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Porterville?
- Nearby places include East Porterville (3.4 mi), Strathmore (5.4 mi), Woodville Farm Labor Camp (6.4 mi), Poplar-Cotton Center (6.6 mi), Terra Bella (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023