Lake Isabella, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93240

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

6,056
31/sq mi: $31,267
Median income: $221,000
Median home value: 11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake Isabella pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs: 31
people per sq mi: 67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93240 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93240 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 193.5 square miles in Lake Isabella, Kern County, California. The area is home to 6,056 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 93240 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93240 sits at $31,267 (69% below the California average), while per-capita income is $23,232. The poverty rate stands at 29.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $221,000 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $1,158 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93240 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, 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 93240 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 93240

Retail trade

25
Health care and social assistance

17
Accommodation and food services

14
Other services (except public administration)

12
Construction

10

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93240, Lake Isabella, CA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

6,056

Population

193.5

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93240?

38.8

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.3%

African American 1.0%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%

Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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?

$31,267

Median Household Income

-69% vs state

$23,232

Per Capita Income

29.2%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93240 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,267 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,388

Total Housing Units

2,581

Occupied Units

807

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%

Renter 33.3%

$221,000

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$1,158

Median Rent

1974

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

+18.4%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93240 have increased 18.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+7.3%	183
2021	+13.9%	208
2022	+20.1%	250
2023	-0.9%	248
2024	+18.4%	294

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 116 business establishments in ZIP 93240, employing approximately 1,062 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,273,000.

116

Businesses

1,062

Employees

$48.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	25	21.6%
Health care and social assistance	17	14.7%
Accommodation and food services	14	12.1%
Other services (except public administration)	12	10.3%
Construction	10	8.6%
Finance and insurance	7	6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing	6	5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	6	5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	5	4.3%
Information	4	3.5%
Transportation and warehousing	3	2.6%

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 93240 vs 93205 →

93240

6,056
93285

2,536
93205

2,113

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93240 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

93285

$40,275
93205

$39,590
93240

$31,267

What this shows By household income, ZIP 93240 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
93205	Bodfish, CA	2,113	6.5 mi
93285	Wofford Heights, CA	2,536	7.8 mi

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Kern County Lake Isabella, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93240 in? ▼

ZIP code 93240 (Lake Isabella) 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 93240? ▼

ZIP code 93240 in Lake Isabella, CA has a population of 6,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 93240? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 93240 is $31,267, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 93240? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 93240 is $221,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93240? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 93240 is White at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 93240? ▼

ZIP code 93240 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 1,062 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 93240? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93240 are: Retail trade (25), Health care and social assistance (17), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 93240? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93240 increased by 18.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 93240? ▼

In ZIP code 93240, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 93240? ▼

In ZIP code 93240, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93240? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 93240 is 29.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.