93221 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93221, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93221 is a zip code in Tulare County, California, which covers Exeter CCD, Lindsay CCD, Springville-Johnsondale CCD, and Woodlake-Three Rivers, with a total population of 13,865 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 93221 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93221.

The estimated population of people living in 93221 is 13,865, with a median age of 36.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93221 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,865
 -5.01% -7.79%
2020
14,596
+3.31%
-
2019
14,129
 -1.39% -
2018
14,328
 -4.71% -
2017
15,036
 - -

Population of 93221 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93221 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
47.1%
55.2%
 -14.67%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Native
0.9%
0.5%
 +80.00%
Hispanic
45.3%
41.4%
 +9.42%
Asian
4.8%
1%
 +380.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1%
 +50.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93221 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 93221 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93221 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93221 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.8 -2.65% 33.7 -5.6% 39 -0.26%
2020 37.8 +0.53% 35.7 -0.28% 39.1 +0.26%
2019 37.6 +1.9% 35.8 +3.77% 39 +0.26%
2018 36.9 +4.53% 34.5 +0.29% 38.9 +7.16%
2017 35.3 - 34.4 - 36.3 -

The median age of the 93221 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 93221 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,140 -29.8% 1,176 -3.59% 827 1,130
10 to 19 1,099 +9.75% 1,026 -7.88% 1,205 870
20 to 29 1,039 1.19% 1,004 -26.14% 1,038 746
30 to 39 958 -11.51% 940 -5.77% 841 879
40 to 49 941 -30.39% 901 +22.15% 667 1,075
50 to 59 1,020 -39.59% 996 -8.32% 671 903
60 to 69 573 +44.7% 814 -3.97% 845 748
70+ 625 +5.39% 784 -1.44% 653 767

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93221 zip code is $66,308.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 93221.

  • Under 25
    $41,696.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,861.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,149.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,779.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93221 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 93221, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 93221 is currently $95,195.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.14% of households in 93221 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 93221 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.07%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93221 is $31,697.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93221 by the total population of 93221.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93221 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93221 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.95%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93221 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93221 zip over the age of 16 is 10,378.

Of those people, a total of 59.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 93221 is 51.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 93221 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 545 23.90% 47.70%
20 to 24 years 986 86.40% 27.20%
25 to 29 years 798 81.60% 9.70%
30 to 34 years 806 74.20% 21.10%
35 to 44 years 1,886 80.60% 14.50%
45 to 54 years 1,588 77.80% 11.30%
55 to 59 years 756 56.70% 9.60%
60 to 64 years 991 51.50% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 1,150 20.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 872 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93221. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,992 57.10% 12.90%
Black or African American 108 68.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 131 64.90% 0.00%
Asian 311 63.00% 2.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,012 59.30% 22.20%
Two or more races 824 78.60% 17.70%
Hispanic or Latino 4,216 64.80% 16.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,573 55.20% 12.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93221 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 93221 is 5,291, with median earnings of $36,612.00.

Women in 93221 are earning approximately 65.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,291 $36,612.00
Male 2,998 $44,875.00
Female 2,293 $29,276.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93221 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 413 $84,625.00
Business and Financial 252 $46,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 32 $50,909.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $55,417.00
Community and Social Service 188 $48,611.00
Legal 28 $14,091.00
Educational and Library 409 $65,164.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 211 $44,875.00
Healthcare Support 195 $11,804.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $61,250.00
Law Enforcement 201 $168,731.00
Food Preparation and Serving 249 $14,702.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 266 $20,885.00
Personal Care and Service 120 $20,859.00
Sales 508 $30,565.00
Office and Administrative Support 478 $29,675.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 267 $21,281.00
Construction and Extraction 406 $53,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 152 $52,672.00
Production 367 $25,636.00
Transportation and Material Moving 123 $37,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93221 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 93221.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 349 $83,625.00 64 $107,000.00
Business and Financial 50 $95,278.00 202 $42,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $50,568.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $55,417.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $0.00 161 $47,882.00
Legal 3 $0.00 25 $0.00
Educational and Library 142 $24,312.00 267 $68,472.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 63 $100,625.00 148 $44,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 195 $11,804.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $66,250.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 201 $168,731.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $4,406.00 188 $16,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 212 $22,197.00 54 $15,625.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00 92 $20,859.00
Sales 326 $42,143.00 182 $22,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 75 $32,788.00 403 $29,644.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 181 $22,621.00 86 $17,717.00
Construction and Extraction 406 $53,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 152 $52,672.00 0 $0.00
Production 287 $26,557.00 80 $17,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 110 $41,000.00 13 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,506 households in 93221, with an average household size of 3.05 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,344 families living in the 93221 zip code with an average family size of 3.59 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 93221:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,231 346 767 1,162
Average Household Size 3.71 4.09 3.58 1.13
Total Families 2,231 346 767 0
Average Household Size 3.67 3.87 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 3,344 families living in 93221, 16.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93221:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,929 housing units in 93221.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,506 91.42%
Vacant 423 8.58%

28.18% of the total 4,929 housing units in 93221 are rental units. This is approximately 1,389 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,068 are occupied by the owner - or 62.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93221 is $1,096.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93221 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    49
  • Less than $500
    86
  • $500 to $999
    506
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    468
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    190
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    132
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93221 is $278,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93221 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    139
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    145
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    196
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    397
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    823
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    839
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    470
  • $1,000,000 or more
    59

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93221. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93221 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    563
  • 1940 to 1949
    220
  • 1950 to 1959
    388
  • 1960 to 1969
    466
  • 1970 to 1979
    790
  • 1980 to 1989
    748
  • 1990 to 1999
    741
  • 2000 to 2009
    810
  • 2010 to 2013
    203
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 93221 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    200
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,359
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,626
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,321

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93221 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93221 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93221.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    310
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    834
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    635
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    736
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    795
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    298
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    443
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    16
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    145
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    185
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    258
  • 90 or more minutes
    90

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 93221 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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