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U.S. ZIP Code · CA93256

Tulare County · Visalia, CA

Typical home value

$269,138[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.5%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+8.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-5.3%
vs metro
-16.1%
vs state
-61.6%
ZIP 93256 location in CA
Location of ZIP 93256 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 93256 is worth $269,138 — 16.1% below the Visalia, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,493[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Tulare County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
5,578[3]
Median household income
$56,172[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Tulare County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-877[5]
Moved in
5,401
Moved out
6,278

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Pixley Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Pixley Union Elementary

    552 students

  • Pixley Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Pixley Union Elementary

    309 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,361
Loan principal$215,310
Down payment$53,828
Total interest paid$274,617

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,709
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 93256?
The typical home in 93256 is worth $269,138, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 93256?
Home values in 93256 are up 0.5% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 93256?
The effective property tax rate in 93256 is 0.6% — roughly $1,493 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 93256?
ZIP code 93256 has a population of 5,578 and a median household income of $56,172.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Tipton CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $267,345
    Gross yield
  • Inyokern CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $271,205
    Gross yield
  • Allensworth CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $265,031
    Gross yield
  • Ivanhoe CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $264,786
    Gross yield
  • Ducor CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $273,585
    Gross yield
  • Cutler CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $279,623
    Gross yield

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