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
- $422,700
- Median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 386.1 square miles in Lebec, Kern County, California. The area is home to 1,699 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 93243 against California and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93243 sits at —, while per-capita income is $39,192. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 18.8%. On housing, the median home value is $422,700 (45% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93243 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 93243 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 93243
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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?
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
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.
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