Delano, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93215
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 55,659
- 152/sq mi High-density area
- $66,204
- Median income Near-median income area
- $302,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 7.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delano pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 152
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93215 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93215 (Delano, CA) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 323.7 in 2023 to 340.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93215 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delano, Kern County, California, with 55,659 residents across 367.4 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93215 reports a modest median household income of $66,204 (35% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,775. Unemployment is 14.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $302,700 (61% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,161; owner occupancy is 60.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kern County, so 93215 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 93215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delano, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93215.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93215, Delano, 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
55,659
Population
367.4
Area (sq mi)
152
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93215?
33.8
Median Age
57.9%
Male
42.1%
Female
35.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$66,204
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$19,775
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93215 ranks nationally
Delano, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$66,204 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,444housing units
13,444
Total Housing Units
12,858
Occupied Units
586
Vacant Units
3.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,700
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,161
Median Rent
1989
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
340
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+240%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93215 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 239 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 268 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 315 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 324 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 340 |
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 503 business establishments in ZIP 93215, employing approximately 6,820 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,292,000.
503
Businesses
6,820
Employees
$334.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 99 | 19.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 16.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 44 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 17 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 1.6% |
| Information | 8 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.0% |
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 93215 vs 93261 →
ZIP 93215 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93215
Delano (93215)
55,659 residents
- 93250 13,522
Mc Farland (93250)
13,522 residents
- 93219 10,194
Earlimart (93219)
10,194 residents
- 93261 3,099
Richgrove (93261)
3,099 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93215 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93215 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93215
Delano (93215)
$66,204 median income
- 93250
Mc Farland (93250)
$54,051 median income
- 93219
Earlimart (93219)
$52,273 median income
- 93261
Richgrove (93261)
$43,850 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93215 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93215, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (55,659 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 93215 in?
ZIP code 93215 (Delano) 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 93215?
ZIP code 93215 in Delano, CA has a population of 55,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93215?
The median household income in ZIP 93215 is $66,204, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93215?
The median home value in ZIP 93215 is $302,700, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93215?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93215 is Two or More Ethnicities at 44.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93215?
ZIP code 93215 has 503 business establishments employing approximately 6,820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93215?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93215 are: Retail trade (99), Accommodation and food services (85), Health care and social assistance (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93215?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93215 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 93215?
In ZIP code 93215, 37.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.2% 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 93215?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93215 is 22.1 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 93215?
In ZIP code 93215, approximately 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93215?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93215 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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