Avenal
City in Kings County, California
Avenal is a city in Kings County, California, with 13,696 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 807 ft (246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kettleman City, 8.7 miles E.
- 13,696residents (2020 Census)
- 807 ftelevation · 246 m
- 19.5 sq miland area · 50.5 km²
- 703 / sq mipopulation density
- 93239ZIP code
About Avenal
Avenal (Spanish for "Oat field") is a city in Kings County, California, United States. Avenal is located 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Hanford, at an elevation of 807 ft (246 m). It is part of the Hanford-Corcoran metropolitan area (MSA Code 25260), which encompasses all of Kings County. In area, it is the fourth-largest city in Kings County. As of the 2020 census, Avenal had a population of 13,696, which includes inmates at the Avenal State Prison, the first prison actively solicited by a community in the state of California. Many of the remaining residents largely either work at the prison or in the agriculture industry. The prison provides approximately 1,000 jobs to residents. The California Department of Finance estimated that Avenal's population was 13,496 on July 1, 2019. As of that date, Avenal State Prison held 4,165 inmates, which was about 32% of the total population of Avenal. Inmates are counted as city residents by both the United States census and the California Department of Finance.
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- Median household income
- $54,741
- Median home value
- $228,900
- Median rent
- $1,015/mo
- Median age
- 32.5
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Avenal had 13,696 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,696 |
|---|---|
| Density | 703 per sq mi (271 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Avenal at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kings County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,696 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.48 sq mi (50.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0311° N, 120.1162° W |
| ZIP code | 93239 |
| Official website | cityofavenal.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0603302 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Avenal
- Kettleman City8.7 mi E
- Huron12.0 mi N
- Coalinga15.2 mi NW
- Stratford19.7 mi NE
- Lemoore Station19.9 mi NE
- Lemoore25.5 mi NE
- Westside25.8 mi N
- Lanare29.9 mi N
- Shandon30.1 mi SW
- Armona30.2 mi NE
- Riverdale30.9 mi NE
- Corcoran31.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Avenal
What county is Avenal in?
Avenal is in Kings County, California.
What is the population of Avenal, CA?
13,696 people lived in Avenal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Avenal, CA?
The ZIP code of Avenal is 93239.
What is the elevation of Avenal?
807 feet (246 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Avenal?
Kettleman City (8.7 mi), Huron (12.0 mi), Coalinga (15.2 mi), Stratford (19.7 mi), Lemoore Station (19.9 mi).
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