Wofford Heights, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93285
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,536
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,275
- Median income Below-median income area
- $219,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wofford Heights pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93285 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93285 (Wofford Heights, CA) fell -16.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 324.4 in 2023 to 269.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93285 covers 121.9 square miles in Wofford Heights, Kern County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,536 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93285 reports a modest median household income of $40,275 (60% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,101. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 20.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $219,400 (72% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $911; owner occupancy is 78.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kern County, so 93285 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 93285
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wofford Heights, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93285.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 93285, Wofford Heights, 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
2,536
Population
121.9
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93285?
58.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
6.4%
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?
$40,275
Median Household Income
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$38,101
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 93285 ranks among California ZIPs
Wofford Heights, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,275 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,225housing units
2,225
Total Housing Units
1,561
Occupied Units
664
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,400
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$911
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-16.8%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93285 have decreased 16.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 202 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 221 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 256 |
| 2023 | +26.7% | 324 |
| 2024 | -16.8% | 270 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 93285, employing approximately 186 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,441,000.
23
Businesses
186
Employees
$6.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93285 vs 93238 →
ZIP 93285 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93240
Lake Isabella (93240)
6,056 residents
- 93285
Wofford Heights (93285)
2,536 residents
- 93238 1,490
Kernville (93238)
1,490 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93285 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93285 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93238
Kernville (93238)
$49,950 median income
- 93285
Wofford Heights (93285)
$40,275 median income
- 93240
Lake Isabella (93240)
$31,267 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93285 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93285, 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 (2,536 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 93285 in?
ZIP code 93285 (Wofford Heights) 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 93285?
ZIP code 93285 in Wofford Heights, CA has a population of 2,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93285?
The median household income in ZIP 93285 is $40,275, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93285?
The median home value in ZIP 93285 is $219,400, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93285?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93285 is White at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93285?
ZIP code 93285 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93285?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93285 are: Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93285?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93285 decreased by 16.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93285?
In ZIP code 93285, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 93285?
In ZIP code 93285, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93285?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93285 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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