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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
$56,737
Median income
$196,100
Median home value
8.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
42th 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.

ZIP code 93501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 423.8 square miles in Mojave, Kern County, California. The area is home to 5,467 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 93501 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93501 sits at $56,737 (44% below the California average), while per-capita income is $25,895. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 15.5%. On housing, the median home value is $196,100 (75% below the state average) with median rent at $1,238 per month, and 42.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 93501 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 93501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93501.

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 93501, Mojave, 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

5,467

Population

423.8

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93501?

33.2

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 43.8%
African American 17.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%

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

$25,895

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93501 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,737 24th percentile higher than 24% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,382

Total Housing Units

2,186

Occupied Units

196

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.5%
Renter 57.5%

$196,100

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$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.

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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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Official Data Resources for Mojave, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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