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Woodlake, CA
City in Tulare County, California.
Population
7,702
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,703
ZIP codes
0
Woodlake and its ZIP codes
Woodlake at a glance
- Woodlake is about 11 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,266 a year, 53% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $300,200 (59% below California) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for Woodlake, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woodlake, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,266
Poverty rate
25.3%
Median home value
$300,200
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,325), Salvadoran Americans (248), Irish Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Woodlake.
Unemployment rate
9.8%
Sep 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
Woodlake, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled20.0%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woodlake, 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
100° / 38°F
14.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodlake, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.4%
U.S. 11.1% +15.3 pts
Cities near Woodlake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LindcoveCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Lemon CoveCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.3 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| SevilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| ExeterCity | 8.5 mi | 2.5 |
| ToolevilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| FarmersvilleCity | 9.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Linnell CampCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| YettemCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Patterson TractCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| TonyvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Three RiversCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 31 |
| HypericumCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0 |
| VisaliaCity | 12 mi | 38.5 |
| East OrosiCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CutlerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodlake, CA in?
- Woodlake is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Woodlake, CA?
- About 7,702 people live in Woodlake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodlake?
- Nearby places include Lindcove (4.5 mi), Lemon Cove (5.2 mi), Ivanhoe (6.6 mi), Seville (8.2 mi), Exeter (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023