PlainZIP

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
$33,417
Median income
$211,900
Median home value
4.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lamont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

3th 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 California average), while per-capita income is $14,242. The poverty rate stands at 38.2% and the unemployment rate at 12.1%. The typical home here is valued at $211,900 (73% below the state average); renters pay a median of $962 monthly, and 43.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 93241 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kern County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 93241?

31.5

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

43.2%

Foreign-Born

White 41.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%

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

$14,242

Per Capita Income

38.2%

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93241 ranks nationally

Lamont, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,417 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 26.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,646

Total Housing Units

4,332

Occupied Units

314

Vacant Units

3.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.4%
Renter 56.6%

$211,900

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93241 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 93241 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 93241 ranks #7 of 7 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
93307 Bakersfield, CA 82,658 1.4 mi
93304 Bakersfield, CA 48,731 8.5 mi
93305 Bakersfield, CA 37,601 10.1 mi
93203 Arvin, CA 20,938 11.0 mi
93313 Bakersfield, CA 43,553 9.9 mi
93301 Bakersfield, CA 12,248 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kern County

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Pop: 82,658
93306 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 64,587
93309 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 58,409
93312 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 56,741
93215 standard
Delano, CA
Pop: 55,659
93308 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 52,447

Related Areas

Kern County Lamont, CA California

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.