Edwards, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93523
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,074
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,227
- Median income Near-median income area
- $198,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edwards pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 20%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93523 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 93523 covers 252.0 square miles in Edwards, Kern County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,074 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93523 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,227 (31% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,226. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $198,900 (74% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,288; owner occupancy is 20.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kern County, so 93523 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 93523
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edwards, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93523.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation 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 93523, Edwards, 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
3,074
Population
252.0
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93523?
26.1
Median Age
56.5%
Male
43.5%
Female
5.3%
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?
$70,227
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$29,226
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 93523 ranks among California ZIPs
Edwards, 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)
$70,227 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
1,533housing units
1,533
Total Housing Units
1,238
Occupied Units
295
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,900
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$2,288
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 93523, employing approximately 244 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,268,000.
17
Businesses
244
Employees
$17.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 29.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 17.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 17.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93523 vs 93524 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93524 | Edwards, CA | 229 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93523, 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 (3,074 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 93523 in?
ZIP code 93523 (Edwards) 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 93523?
ZIP code 93523 in Edwards, CA has a population of 3,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93523?
The median household income in ZIP 93523 is $70,227, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93523?
The median home value in ZIP 93523 is $198,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93523 is White at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93523?
ZIP code 93523 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93523?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93523 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Transportation and warehousing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93523?
In ZIP code 93523, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 93523?
In ZIP code 93523, approximately 20.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 79.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93523 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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