Kettleman City
Census-designated place in Kings County, California

Kettleman City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kings County, California, with 1,242 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 253 ft (77 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Avenal, 8.7 miles W.
- 1,242residents (2020 Census)
- 253 ftelevation · 77 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 5,881 / sq mipopulation density
- 93239ZIP code
About Kettleman City
Kettleman City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kings County, California, United States. Kettleman City is located 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Hanford, 54 miles (88 km) south of Fresno, at an elevation of 253 feet (77 m), and sits only about 1/2 mile north of the 36th parallel north latitude. It is part of the Hanford-Corcoran metropolitan area. The population was 1,242 at the 2020 census, down from 1,439 at the 2010 census. When travelling between Los Angeles and either San Francisco or Sacramento via Interstate 5, Kettleman City (at Exit 309) is near the halfway point, and is thus a major stopping point for food and lodging.
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- Median household income
- $47,743
- Median home value
- $141,300
- Median rent
- $1,055/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Kettleman City had 1,242 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,242 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,881 per sq mi (2,271 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kettleman City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kings County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,242 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.21 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0090° N, 119.9629° W |
| ZIP code | 93239 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0638394 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kettleman City
- Avenal8.7 mi W
- Stratford14.7 mi NE
- Huron15.4 mi NW
- Lemoore Station17.9 mi N
- Lemoore21.8 mi NE
- Corcoran23.0 mi E
- Coalinga23.5 mi W
- Armona25.7 mi NE
- Waukena26.8 mi E
- Grangeville27.2 mi NE
- Home Garden27.2 mi NE
- Alpaugh27.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Kettleman City
What county is Kettleman City in?
Kettleman City is in Kings County, California.
What is the population of Kettleman City, CA?
1,242 people lived in Kettleman City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kettleman City, CA?
The ZIP code of Kettleman City is 93239.
What is the elevation of Kettleman City?
253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kettleman City?
Avenal (8.7 mi), Stratford (14.7 mi), Huron (15.4 mi), Lemoore Station (17.9 mi), Lemoore (21.8 mi).
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