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ZIP 93257

Pop. 80,467·Tulare County·899th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,377/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$588
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ZIP 93257 · $1,377
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,524/yr
At $1,377/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyTulare County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.7% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93257 (Porterville, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
80,467
Median income
$59,704
Median age
30.6
Renters
44.4%
Age distribution
30.1%
25.6%
22.8%
12.2%
Under 1830.1%
18–3425.6%
35–5422.8%
55–649.3%
65+12.2%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
32.5%
73.1%
White32.5%
Black1.3%
Hispanic73.1%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
31.4%
28.5%
25.8%
14.3%
No HS diploma31.4%
HS diploma28.5%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+14.3%
Housing tenure
55.6%
44.4%
Owner55.6%
Renter44.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93257 in Porterville, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,411 → $59,704
up 23.3%
Population
78,754 → 80,467
up 2.2%
Renter share
45.5% → 44.4%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
12.8% → 14.3%
+1.5 pts
Median age
31.6 → 30.6
-1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93257 in Porterville, CA now reports about $59,704, up from $48,411 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 78,754 residents to roughly 80,467.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93257 covers Porterville, CA. The median rent here is $1,377/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($59,704/yr), ZIP 93257 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93257?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93257 (Porterville, CA) is $1,377. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93257 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93257's median rent of $1,377/mo is $588 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93257 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93257 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #899 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,377/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93257?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,377/mo in ZIP 93257. The local median household income is $59,704/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93257?

Rent in ZIP 93257 has increased 13.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93257 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93257 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,377/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($59,704/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93257 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 93257 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.4% of ZIP 93257 households are renters, while 55.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93257 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93257 compare to the rest of Porterville?

ZIP 93257 sits right at the Porterville citywide median of $1,377/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93257 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93257 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,377/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 93257's median household income ($59,704/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93257 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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