Palmdale, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93551
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,798
- 268/sq mi High-density area
- $119,801
- Median income Above-median income area
- $585,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palmdale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 268
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93551 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93551 (Palmdale, CA) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.7 in 2023 to 312.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93551 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, with 50,798 residents across 189.4 square miles, a density of 268 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93551 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,801 (18% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,996. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $585,100 (24% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,299; owner occupancy is 78.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 93551 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 93551
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmdale, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93551.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
230 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
184 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
147 establishments
- Construction
Construction
114 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 88
Real estate and rental and leasing
88 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 93551, Palmdale, 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
50,798
Population
189.4
Area (sq mi)
268
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93551?
37.3
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
23.1%
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?
$119,801
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$43,996
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
37.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93551 ranks nationally
Palmdale, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$119,801 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,780housing units
17,780
Total Housing Units
16,782
Occupied Units
998
Vacant Units
3.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$585,100
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$2,299
Median Rent
1994
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93551 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 221 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 260 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 297 |
| 2023 | -0.9% | 295 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 312 |
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 1,197 business establishments in ZIP 93551, employing approximately 15,504 people with a combined annual payroll of $623,088,000.
1,197
Businesses
15,504
Employees
$623.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 230 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 184 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 147 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 114 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 88 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 80 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 1.4% |
| Information | 15 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.2% |
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 93551 vs 93510 →
ZIP 93551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93536
Lancaster (93536)
70,918 residents
- 93551
Palmdale (93551)
50,798 residents
- 93534
Lancaster (93534)
39,341 residents
- 93510 7,993
Acton (93510)
7,993 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93551 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93510
Acton (93510)
$121,023 median income
- 93551
Palmdale (93551)
$119,801 median income
- 93536
Lancaster (93536)
$106,903 median income
- 93534
Lancaster (93534)
$61,866 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93551 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93551, 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 (50,798 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 93551 in?
ZIP code 93551 (Palmdale) 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 93551?
ZIP code 93551 in Palmdale, CA has a population of 50,798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93551?
The median household income in ZIP 93551 is $119,801, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93551?
The median home value in ZIP 93551 is $585,100, which is 110% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93551 is White at 38.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93551?
ZIP code 93551 has 1,197 business establishments employing approximately 15,504 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93551?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93551 are: Health care and social assistance (230), Retail trade (184), Accommodation and food services (147). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93551?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93551 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 93551?
In ZIP code 93551, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 93551?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93551 is 37.0 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 93551?
In ZIP code 93551, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93551?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93551 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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