Mojave, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93501
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,467
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,737
- Median income Below-median income area
- $196,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 8.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mojave pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93501 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 93501 (Mojave, CA) fell -3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 356.8 in 2023 to 344.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mojave, Kern County, California, home to 5,467 residents across 423.8 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93501 reports a modest median household income of $56,737 (44% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,895. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $196,100 (75% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,238; owner occupancy is 42.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 93501.
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 93501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mojave, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 93501, Mojave, 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
5,467
Population
423.8
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93501?
33.2
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
8.8%
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?
$56,737
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$25,895
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93501 ranks among California ZIPs
Mojave, 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)
$56,737 11th percentile higher than 11% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,382housing units
2,382
Total Housing Units
2,186
Occupied Units
196
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,100
Median Home Value
-75% vs state ZIP avg
$1,238
Median Rent
1982
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
-3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
345
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+245%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93501 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +245% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 222 |
| 2021 | +22.8% | 272 |
| 2022 | +26.4% | 344 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 357 |
| 2024 | -3.4% | 345 |
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 112 business establishments in ZIP 93501, employing approximately 3,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $380,612,000.
112
Businesses
3,742
Employees
$380.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 17.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 11.6% |
| Utilities | 9 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 4.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93501, 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 (5,467 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 93501 in?
ZIP code 93501 (Mojave) 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 93501?
ZIP code 93501 in Mojave, CA has a population of 5,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93501?
The median household income in ZIP 93501 is $56,737, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93501?
The median home value in ZIP 93501 is $196,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93501 is White at 43.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93501?
ZIP code 93501 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 3,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93501 are: Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (16), Manufacturing (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93501 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 245%. 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 93501?
In ZIP code 93501, 41.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 93501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93501 is 32.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93501?
In ZIP code 93501, approximately 42.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93501 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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