Kettleman City

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

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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.

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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Living in Kettleman City

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, CA population

Kettleman City had 1,242 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,242
Density5,881 per sq mi (2,271 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Kettleman City at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyKings County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,242 (2020)
Land area0.21 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates36.0090° N, 119.9629° W
ZIP code93239
Census code (GEOID)0638394

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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