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ZIP Code 93249

Kern County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,739
5/sq mi
$46,646
Median income
$170,300
Median home value
2.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lost Hills pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93249 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93249 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 582.8 square miles in Lost Hills, Kern County, California. The area is home to 2,739 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 93249 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93249 sits at $46,646 (54% below the California average), while per-capita income is $14,509. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $170,300 (78% below the state average) with median rent at $867 per month, and 37.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93249 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 93249 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 93249

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93249.

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 93249, Lost Hills, 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

2,739

Population

582.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93249?

25.6

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

44.7%

Foreign-Born

White 3.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 99.3%

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?

$46,646

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$14,509

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93249 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,646 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 18.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.0%

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

What does housing look like?

617

Total Housing Units

554

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

4.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.4%
Renter 62.6%

$170,300

Median Home Value

-78% vs state

$867

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 93249, employing approximately 1,736 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,908,000.

41

Businesses

1,736

Employees

$109.9M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 24.4%
Accommodation and food services 9 21.9%
Manufacturing 4 9.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.3%

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 93249 in?
ZIP code 93249 (Lost Hills) 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 93249?
ZIP code 93249 in Lost Hills, CA has a population of 2,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93249?
The median household income in ZIP 93249 is $46,646, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93249?
The median home value in ZIP 93249 is $170,300, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93249?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93249 is Two or More Ethnicities at 73.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93249?
ZIP code 93249 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 1,736 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93249?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93249 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (9), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93249?
In ZIP code 93249, 18.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.0% 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 93249?
In ZIP code 93249, approximately 37.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93249?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93249 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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