ZIP Code 93516

ZIP code 93516 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.0 square miles in Boron, Kern County, California. The area is home to 2,299 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 93516 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93516 sits at $61,000 (40% below the California average), while per-capita income is $32,183. The poverty rate stands at 35.8% and the unemployment rate at 19.5%. On housing, the median home value is $126,600 (84% below the state average) with median rent at $1,219 per month, and 52.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93516 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 93516 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 →