PlainZIP

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
$70,227
Median income
$198,900
Median home value
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edwards pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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 California average), while per-capita income is $29,226. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $198,900 (74% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,288 monthly, and 20.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 93523 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kern County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 93523?

26.1

Median Age

56.5%

Male

43.5%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 58.9%
African American 11.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%

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

$29,226

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93523 ranks nationally

Edwards, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,227 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,533

Total Housing Units

1,238

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 20.1%
Renter 79.9%

$198,900

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
93524 Edwards, CA 229 3.2 mi

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Related Areas

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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.

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