East Porterville, California

East Porterville
Nickname: 
East Side
Location in Tulare County and the state of California
East Porterville
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 36°3′22″N 118°59′2″W / 36.05611°N 118.98389°W / 36.05611; -118.98389
Country United States
State California
CountyTulare
Government
  State legislatorsSen. Melissa Hurtado (D)
Assm. Alexandra Macedo (R)
  U. S. rep.David Valadao (R)
Area
  Total
2.122 sq mi (5.496 km2)
  Land2.122 sq mi (5.496 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
486 ft (148 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
5,549
  Density2,600/sq mi (1,000/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
93257, 93258
Area code559
FIPS code06-21012
GNIS feature ID1867018

East Porterville is an unincorporated community in Tulare County, California, United States. Adjacent to the city of Porterville, the community lies by the Sierra Nevada foothills. The population was 5,549 at the 2020 census, down from 7,331 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined East Porterville as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.