Bodfish, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93205

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

2,113
14/sq mi
$39,590
Median income
$143,100
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bodfish pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93205 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93205 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.8 square miles in Bodfish, Kern County, California. The area is home to 2,113 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 93205 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93205 sits at $39,590 (61% below the California average), while per-capita income is $22,841. The poverty rate stands at 32.0% and the unemployment rate at 17.3%. On housing, the median home value is $143,100 (81% below the state average) with median rent at $974 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kern County, so you can benchmark 93205 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93205, Bodfish, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,113

Population

148.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93205?

56.8

Median Age

56.7%

Male

43.3%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$39,590

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$22,841

Per Capita Income

32.0%

Poverty Rate

17.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93205 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,590 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,052

Total Housing Units

805

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$143,100

Median Home Value

-81% vs state

$974

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 93205, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $876,000.

6

Businesses

28

Employees

$876K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 50.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 93205 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 93205 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 93205 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 93205 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
93240 Lake Isabella, CA 6,056 6.5 mi
93283 Weldon, CA 2,040 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93205 in?
ZIP code 93205 (Bodfish) 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 93205?
ZIP code 93205 in Bodfish, CA has a population of 2,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93205?
The median household income in ZIP 93205 is $39,590, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93205?
The median home value in ZIP 93205 is $143,100, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93205?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93205 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93205?
ZIP code 93205 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93205?
In ZIP code 93205, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93205?
In ZIP code 93205, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93205?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93205 is 32.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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