Tipton California Map

About Tipton, California

Tipton is a locality in Tulare County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,851. The population density is 668.5 people per km². Tipton is located at 36.0594°N, 119.3121°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93272.

Tipton rests under a vast, often brilliant California sky, a place where the flat, fertile expanse of the San Joaquin Valley begins to hint at the distant Sierra Nevada foothills. It lies 10.4 miles south of Tulare, CA (from Tulare, CA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north of Pixley. The landscape here is a study in patient cultivation, with endless rows of crops stretching towards horizons often softened by a haze of heat and dust. The air itself carries a dry, sun-baked scent, especially in the long afternoons, and the light can take on a remarkable golden quality as dusk deepens, painting the fields in hues of amber and rose. The character of Tipton is one of quiet persistence, a community built on the enduring labor of the land. The history of Tipton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a testament to the vision of those who saw potential in this rich soil. This area has long been a hub for farming, with crops like cotton, grapes, and various fruits forming the backbone of its local economy, their growth nurtured by the very arteries of water that crisscross the valley. While grand landmarks are few, the true distinction of Tipton lies in its ongoing dedication to the cycles of planting and harvest, a rhythm that has shaped its identity and continues to define its days.

About This Tipton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tipton, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.059397, -119.312058. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Tipton and Tulare County.

Detailed location data for Tipton includes the ZIP code (93272), telephone area code (661), county seat of Tulare County (Visalia), and school district assignment (Tipton Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tipton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.