Lamont, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93241
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,489
- 1,637/sq mi High-density area
- $33,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 4.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lamont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,637
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93241 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 93241 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lamont, Kern County, California, home to 17,489 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 1,637 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93241 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,417 (67% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $14,242. Economic pressure is pronounced: 38.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $211,900 (73% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $962; owner occupancy is 43.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kern County, so 93241 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 93241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lamont, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93241.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 12
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 8
Transportation and warehousing
8 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 93241, Lamont, 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
17,489
Population
10.7
Area (sq mi)
1,637
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93241?
31.5
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
43.2%
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?
$33,417
Median Household Income
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$14,242
Per Capita Income
38.2%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93241 ranks among California ZIPs
Lamont, 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)
$33,417 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,646housing units
4,646
Total Housing Units
4,332
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
3.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,900
Median Home Value
-73% vs state ZIP avg
$962
Median Rent
1972
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
+21.0%
YoY Change (2024)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93241 have increased 21.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +20.9% | 237 |
| 2020 | -8.2% | 217 |
| 2021 | +18.7% | 258 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 312 |
| 2024 | – | 332 |
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 113 business establishments in ZIP 93241, employing approximately 1,095 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,270,000.
113
Businesses
1,095
Employees
$44.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 36.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 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 93241 vs 93307 →
ZIP 93241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93307
Bakersfield (93307)
82,658 residents
- 93304
Bakersfield (93304)
48,731 residents
- 93313
Bakersfield (93313)
43,553 residents
- 93305
Bakersfield (93305)
37,601 residents
- 93203 20,938
Arvin (93203)
20,938 residents
- 93241 17,489
Lamont (93241)
17,489 residents
- 93301 12,248
Bakersfield (93301)
12,248 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93241 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93313
Bakersfield (93313)
$91,943 median income
- 93307
Bakersfield (93307)
$56,446 median income
- 93304
Bakersfield (93304)
$50,790 median income
- 93203
Arvin (93203)
$49,217 median income
- 93301
Bakersfield (93301)
$43,561 median income
- 93305
Bakersfield (93305)
$43,244 median income
- 93241 $33,417
Lamont (93241)
$33,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93241 ranks #7 of 7 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 93241, 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 (17,489 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 93241 in?
ZIP code 93241 (Lamont) 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 93241?
ZIP code 93241 in Lamont, CA has a population of 17,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93241?
The median household income in ZIP 93241 is $33,417, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93241?
The median home value in ZIP 93241 is $211,900, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93241 is White at 41.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93241?
ZIP code 93241 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 1,095 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93241?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93241 are: Retail trade (41), Accommodation and food services (17), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93241?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93241 increased by 21.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 93241?
In ZIP code 93241, 26.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.2% 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 93241?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93241 is 24.6 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 93241?
In ZIP code 93241, approximately 43.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93241 is 38.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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