PlainZIP

Arvin, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93203

Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,938
38/sq mi
$49,217
Median income
$264,900
Median home value
5.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arvin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93203 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arvin, Kern County, California, with 20,938 residents across 556.9 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93203 reports a modest median household income of $49,217 (52% below the California average), while per-capita income is $16,373. Poverty here runs at 33.7%, with unemployment measured at 14.1%. Median home value sits at $264,900 (66% below the state average), median rent at $1,122 a month, and owner-occupancy at 53.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kern County, letting you compare 93203 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 93203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arvin, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93203.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93203, Arvin, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,938

Population

556.9

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 93203?

25.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

32.8%

Foreign-Born

White 34.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$49,217

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$16,373

Per Capita Income

33.7%

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93203 ranks nationally

Arvin, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,217 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 30.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,314

Total Housing Units

5,052

Occupied Units

262

Vacant Units

4.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.7%
Renter 46.3%

$264,900

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$1,122

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.2%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93203 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +12.1% 202
2020 -2.9% 196
2021 +22.6% 240
2022 +13.2% 272
2024 – 309

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 187 business establishments in ZIP 93203, employing approximately 3,669 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,036,000.

187

Businesses

3,669

Employees

$166.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 69 36.9%
Accommodation and food services 25 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 16 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 13 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 6.4%
Manufacturing 9 4.8%
Wholesale trade 7 3.7%
Construction 5 2.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.6%
Finance and insurance 3 1.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 93203 vs 93241 →

ZIP 93203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93203 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 93203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 93203 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
93241 Lamont, CA 17,489 11.0 mi
93307 Bakersfield, CA 82,658 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kern County

93307 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 82,658
93306 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 64,587
93309 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 58,409
93312 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 56,741
93215 standard
Delano, CA
Pop: 55,659
93308 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 52,447

Related Areas

Kern County Arvin, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93203 in? ▼
ZIP code 93203 (Arvin) is located in Kern County, California. Kern County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kern-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93203? ▼
ZIP code 93203 in Arvin, CA has a population of 20,938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93203 is $49,217, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93203 is $264,900, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93203 is Two or More Ethnicities at 34.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 93.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93203? ▼
ZIP code 93203 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 3,669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93203 are: Retail trade (69), Accommodation and food services (25), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93203 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93203? ▼
In ZIP code 93203, 30.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 93203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93203 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93203? ▼
In ZIP code 93203, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93203 is 33.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.