Palmdale, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93552
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,158
- 304/sq mi High-density area
- $85,954
- Median income Above-median income area
- $451,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palmdale pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 304
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93552 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 93552 (Palmdale, CA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 384.9 in 2023 to 406.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93552 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, with 38,158 residents across 125.6 square miles, a density of 304 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93552 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,954 (15% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,310. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $451,300 (42% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,878; owner occupancy is 77.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 43 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 93552 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 93552
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmdale, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93552.
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 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 93552, 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
38,158
Population
125.6
Area (sq mi)
304
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93552?
33.7
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
28.0%
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?
$85,954
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$27,310
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
42.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93552 ranks nationally
Palmdale, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$85,954 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
11,231housing units
11,231
Total Housing Units
10,959
Occupied Units
272
Vacant Units
3.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$451,300
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$1,878
Median Rent
1993
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
407
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+307%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93552 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +307% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 270 |
| 2021 | +20.5% | 325 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 373 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 385 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 407 |
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 284 business establishments in ZIP 93552, employing approximately 3,184 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,623,000.
284
Businesses
3,184
Employees
$110.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 56 | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 14.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.2% |
| Information | 8 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 93552 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93535
Lancaster (93535)
72,046 residents
- 93534
Lancaster (93534)
39,341 residents
- 93552
Palmdale (93552)
38,158 residents
- 93543 13,033
Littlerock (93543)
13,033 residents
- 93553 2,138
Pearblossom (93553)
2,138 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93552 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93552 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93552
Palmdale (93552)
$85,954 median income
- 93553
Pearblossom (93553)
$74,643 median income
- 93543
Littlerock (93543)
$72,488 median income
- 93535
Lancaster (93535)
$70,360 median income
- 93534
Lancaster (93534)
$61,866 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93552 ranks the highest of 5 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 93552, 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 (38,158 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 93552 in?
ZIP code 93552 (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 93552?
ZIP code 93552 in Palmdale, CA has a population of 38,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93552?
The median household income in ZIP 93552 is $85,954, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93552?
The median home value in ZIP 93552 is $451,300, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93552?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93552 is Two or More Ethnicities at 25.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93552?
ZIP code 93552 has 284 business establishments employing approximately 3,184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93552?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93552 are: Construction (56), Retail trade (41), Transportation and warehousing (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93552?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93552 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 307%. 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 93552?
In ZIP code 93552, 45.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 93552?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93552 is 42.6 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 93552?
In ZIP code 93552, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93552?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93552 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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