Lebec, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93243
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,699
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $422,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lebec pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93243 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 93243 covers 386.1 square miles in Lebec, Kern County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,699 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 93243, but per-capita income is $39,192. Unemployment is 18.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $422,700 (45% below the average California ZIP); owner occupancy is 72.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 93243.
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 93243
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lebec, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93243.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 93243, Lebec, 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
1,699
Population
386.1
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93243?
43.7
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
14.7%
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?
$39,192
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Unemployment Rate
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
748housing units
748
Total Housing Units
419
Occupied Units
329
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$422,700
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 93243, employing approximately 2,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,724,000.
64
Businesses
2,391
Employees
$134.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 26.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 17.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93243, 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 (1,699 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 93243 in?
ZIP code 93243 (Lebec) 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 93243?
ZIP code 93243 in Lebec, CA has a population of 1,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93243?
The median home value in ZIP 93243 is $422,700, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93243?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93243 is White at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93243?
ZIP code 93243 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 2,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93243?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93243 are: Retail trade (17), Accommodation and food services (11), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93243?
In ZIP code 93243, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 93243?
In ZIP code 93243, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93243?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93243 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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