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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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 93243?

43.7

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

14.7%

Foreign-Born

White 54.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 11.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$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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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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