ZIP Code 93255

ZIP code 93255 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 558.2 square miles in Onyx, Kern County, California. The area is home to 614 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 93255 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93255 sits at $24,583 (76% below the California average), while per-capita income is $18,688. The poverty rate stands at 40.6% and the unemployment rate at 24.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 55.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93255 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 93255 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 →