Porterville
City in Tulare County, California
Porterville is a city in Tulare County, California, with 62,623 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 459 ft (140 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Porterville, 3.3 miles E.
- 62,623residents (2020 Census)
- 459 ftelevation · 140 m
- 18.8 sq miland area · 48.8 km²
- 3,325 / sq mipopulation density
- 93267ZIP code
About Porterville
Porterville is a city at the base of Southern Sierra Nevada mountains on the eastern side of San Joaquin Valley, in Tulare County, California, United States. It is part of the Visalia-Porterville metropolitan statistical area. Serving as the economic hub of the Southern Sierra, the Sequoia National Forest is nearby, offering outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping, and fishing.
Since its incorporation in 1902, the city's population has grown as it annexed nearby unincorporated areas. The city population (not including East Porterville) was 62,623 at the 2020 census.
Porterville serves as a gateway to Sequoia National Forest, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Kings Canyon National Park.
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- Median household income
- $60,461
- Median home value
- $285,700
- Median rent
- $1,148/mo
- Median age
- 30.9
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Porterville had 62,623 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 62,623 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,325 per sq mi (1,284 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Porterville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tulare County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 62,623 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.83 sq mi (48.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0635° N, 119.0336° W |
| ZIP code | 93267 |
| Official website | ci.porterville.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0658240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Porterville
- East Porterville3.3 mi E
- Strathmore6.0 mi N
- Poplar-Cotton Center6.5 mi W
- Woodville Farm Labor Camp6.5 mi W
- Terra Bella7.2 mi S
- Plainview7.9 mi NW
- Woodville9.6 mi W
- Lindsay10.6 mi N
- El Rancho11.0 mi N
- Ducor11.8 mi S
- Springville12.4 mi E
- Tonyville13.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Porterville
What county is Porterville in?
Porterville is in Tulare County, California.
What is the population of Porterville, CA?
62,623 people lived in Porterville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Porterville, CA?
The ZIP code of Porterville is 93267.
What is the elevation of Porterville?
459 feet (140 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Porterville?
East Porterville (3.3 mi), Strathmore (6.0 mi), Poplar-Cotton Center (6.5 mi), Woodville Farm Labor Camp (6.5 mi), Terra Bella (7.2 mi).
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