Boron, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93516
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,299
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boron pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93516 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 93516 covers 50.0 square miles in Boron, Kern County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,299 residents on file, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93516 reports a modest median household income of $61,000 (40% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,183. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 19.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,600 (84% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,219; owner occupancy is 52.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 93516.
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 93516
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boron, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93516.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Utilities 3
Utilities
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
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 93516, Boron, 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
2,299
Population
50.0
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93516?
32.6
Median Age
57.2%
Male
42.8%
Female
6.2%
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?
$61,000
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$32,183
Per Capita Income
35.8%
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 93516 ranks among California ZIPs
Boron, 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)
$61,000 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
1,236housing units
1,236
Total Housing Units
1,000
Occupied Units
236
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,600
Median Home Value
-84% vs state ZIP avg
$1,219
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 93516, employing approximately 1,057 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,945,000.
25
Businesses
1,057
Employees
$106.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 40.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 12.0% |
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 93516, 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 (2,299 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 93516 in?
ZIP code 93516 (Boron) 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 93516?
ZIP code 93516 in Boron, CA has a population of 2,299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93516?
The median household income in ZIP 93516 is $61,000, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93516?
The median home value in ZIP 93516 is $126,600, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93516?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93516 is White at 41.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93516?
ZIP code 93516 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 1,057 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93516?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93516 are: Retail trade (10), Utilities (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93516?
In ZIP code 93516, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 93516?
In ZIP code 93516, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93516?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93516 is 35.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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