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California City, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93505

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

14,038
69/sq mi
$59,827
Median income
$278,000
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

California City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93505 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93505 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in California City, Kern County, California, home to 14,038 residents across 202.6 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93505 reports a modest median household income of $59,827 (41% below the California average), while per-capita income is $25,965. Local economic indicators show a 22.9% poverty rate alongside 18.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $278,000 (64% below the state average), median rent at $1,300 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 43 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kern County, so you can benchmark 93505 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 93505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in California City, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93505.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93505, California City, 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

14,038

Population

202.6

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93505?

33.5

Median Age

58.2%

Male

41.8%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 37.0%
African American 24.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%

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?

$59,827

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$25,965

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

18.1%

Unemployment Rate

43.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93505 ranks nationally

California City, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,827 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,242

Total Housing Units

4,579

Occupied Units

663

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.4%
Renter 44.6%

$278,000

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$1,300

Median Rent

1995

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

358

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+258%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93505 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 223
2021 +27.8% 284
2022 +21.0% 344
2023 +0.2% 345
2024 +3.9% 358

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 94 business establishments in ZIP 93505, employing approximately 740 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,306,000.

94

Businesses

740

Employees

$33.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 21.3%
Accommodation and food services 11 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 10 10.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 9.6%
Construction 8 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.4%
Other services (except public administration) 6 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.3%
Manufacturing 3 3.2%
Wholesale trade 3 3.2%
Finance and insurance 3 3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93505 in? ▼
ZIP code 93505 (California City) 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 93505? ▼
ZIP code 93505 in California City, CA has a population of 14,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93505? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93505 is $59,827, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93505? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93505 is $278,000, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93505? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93505 is White at 37.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93505? ▼
ZIP code 93505 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 740 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93505? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93505 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (11), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93505? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93505 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 93505? ▼
In ZIP code 93505, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 93505? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93505 is 43.3 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 93505? ▼
In ZIP code 93505, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93505? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93505 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.