Lake Isabella, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93240
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,056
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $31,267
- Median income Below-median income area
- $221,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Isabella pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93240 (Lake Isabella, CA) rose +18.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.0 in 2023 to 293.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93240 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Isabella, Kern County, California, home to 6,056 residents across 193.5 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93240 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,267 (69% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,232. The poverty rate is 29.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $221,000 (71% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,158; owner occupancy is 66.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kern County, so 93240 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 93240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Isabella, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93240.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 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 93240, Lake Isabella, 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
6,056
Population
193.5
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93240?
38.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
3.1%
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?
$31,267
Median Household Income
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$23,232
Per Capita Income
29.2%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 93240 ranks among California ZIPs
Lake Isabella, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$31,267 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
3,388housing units
3,388
Total Housing Units
2,581
Occupied Units
807
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,000
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$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
11
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 →
ZIP 93240 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93240
Lake Isabella (93240)
6,056 residents
- 93285
Wofford Heights (93285)
2,536 residents
- 93205 2,113
Bodfish (93205)
2,113 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93240 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93240 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93285
Wofford Heights (93285)
$40,275 median income
- 93205
Bodfish (93205)
$39,590 median income
- 93240
Lake Isabella (93240)
$31,267 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93240, 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 (6,056 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 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.
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