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Visalia, CA

City in Tulare County, California. ZIP codes: 93277, 93291.

Population

143,939

Land area

38.5sq mi

People per sq mi

3,739

ZIP codes

2

Visalia and its ZIP codes

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Visalia at a glance

  • Visalia is about 15 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 40th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $81,989, 17% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $371,500 (49% below California) and median rent is $1,490 a month.

Local data for Visalia, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Visalia, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$81,989

Poverty rate

11.5%

Median home value

$371,500

Median rent

$1,490/mo

Homeownership

61.1%

Bachelor's or higher

24.1%

Median age

33.9

Average commute

22.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (70,438), German Americans (10,043), Irish Americans (9,537).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Visalia.

Details

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

Tulare County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Visalia, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.7%
  • Carpooled12.3%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home8.0%

Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Visalia, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

94° / 38°F

10.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Visalia, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.2%

U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.0%

U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts

ZIP codes in Visalia

2 in or overlapping Visalia. Population shown

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Cities near Visalia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Patterson TractCensus-designated place4.1 mi1.4
Linnell CampCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.1
FarmersvilleCity5.3 mi2.3
IvanhoeCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.3
HypericumCensus-designated place6.5 mi0
GoshenCensus-designated place7 mi2.8
East Tulare VillaCensus-designated place8.1 mi0.3
West GoshenCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.7
ExeterCity9 mi2.5
TulareCity9.6 mi20.7
ToolevilleCensus-designated place11 mi0.1
MathenyCensus-designated place11 mi0.4
YettemCensus-designated place12 mi0.1
MonsonCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
SevilleCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
WoodlakeCity12 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Visalia, CA in?
Visalia is in Tulare County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Visalia, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Visalia include 93277, 93291.
What is the population of Visalia, CA?
About 143,939 people live in Visalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Visalia?
Nearby places include Patterson Tract (4.1 mi), Linnell Camp (4.4 mi), Farmersville (5.3 mi), Ivanhoe (6.2 mi), Hypericum (6.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023