PlainZIP

Lancaster, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93535

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

72,046
108/sq mi
$70,360
Median income
$381,100
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lancaster pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
108
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93535 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93535 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California, with 72,046 residents across 668.3 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93535 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,360 (31% below the California average), while per-capita income is $25,818. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. The typical home here is valued at $381,100 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,739 monthly, and 66.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 93535 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Los Angeles 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 93535

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93535.

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 93535, Lancaster, 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

72,046

Population

668.3

Area (sq mi)

108

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 93535?

31.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

15.0%

Foreign-Born

White 24.9%
African American 19.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%

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?

$70,360

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$25,818

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93535 ranks nationally

Lancaster, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,360 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 45.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

24,045

Total Housing Units

22,796

Occupied Units

1,249

Vacant Units

3.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$381,100

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,739

Median Rent

1984

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

422

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+322%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93535 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +322% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 278
2021 +21.4% 337
2022 +16.1% 391
2023 +4.3% 408
2024 +3.3% 422

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 551 business establishments in ZIP 93535, employing approximately 8,328 people with a combined annual payroll of $386,408,000.

551

Businesses

8,328

Employees

$386.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 82 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 75 13.6%
Retail trade 73 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 62 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 55 10.0%
Manufacturing 34 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 33 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 4.4%
Wholesale trade 16 2.9%
Finance and insurance 15 2.7%
Information 11 2.0%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%

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 93535 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93535 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 93535 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 93535 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
93591 Palmdale, CA 7,285 8.6 mi
93552 Palmdale, CA 38,158 12.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93535 in? ▼
ZIP code 93535 (Lancaster) is located in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/los-angeles-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93535? ▼
ZIP code 93535 in Lancaster, CA has a population of 72,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93535? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93535 is $70,360, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93535? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93535 is $381,100, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93535? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93535 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93535? ▼
ZIP code 93535 has 551 business establishments employing approximately 8,328 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93535? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93535 are: Construction (82), Health care and social assistance (75), Retail trade (73). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93535? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93535 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 322%. 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 93535? ▼
In ZIP code 93535, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 93535? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93535 is 33.8 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 93535? ▼
In ZIP code 93535, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93535? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93535 is 17.2% 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.