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
$66,204
Median income
$302,700
Median home value
7.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 93215 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 367.4 square miles in Delano, Kern County, California. The area is home to 55,659 residents, producing a population density of 152 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 93215 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93215 sits at $66,204 (35% below the California average), while per-capita income is $19,775. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 14.2%. On housing, the median home value is $302,700 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $1,161 per month, and 60.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93215 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kern County, so you can benchmark 93215 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 93215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93215.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

55,659

Population

367.4

Area (sq mi)

152

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93215?

33.8

Median Age

57.9%

Male

42.1%

Female

35.2%

Foreign-Born

White 12.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 12.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%

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

$19,775

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

14.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93215 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 37.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,444

Total Housing Units

12,858

Occupied Units

586

Vacant Units

3.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.5%
Renter 39.5%

$302,700

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$1,161

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 93215 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 93215 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 93215 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 93215 ranks the highest of 4 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
93261 Richgrove, CA 3,099 4.5 mi
93250 Mc Farland, CA 13,522 7.6 mi
93219 Earlimart, CA 10,194 8.2 mi

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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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