Pearblossom, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93553
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,138
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $74,643
- Median income Near-median income area
- $381,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pearblossom pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93553 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 93553 (Pearblossom, CA) rose +22.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.2 in 2023 to 351.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93553 covers 225.1 square miles in Pearblossom, Los Angeles County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,138 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93553 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,643 (27% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,898. Unemployment is 15.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $381,300 (51% below the average California ZIP); owner occupancy is 86.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 93553 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 93553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pearblossom, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93553.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 93553, Pearblossom, 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
2,138
Population
225.1
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93553?
57.3
Median Age
40.3%
Male
59.7%
Female
10.3%
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?
$74,643
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$36,898
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 93553 ranks among California ZIPs
Pearblossom, 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)
$74,643 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
779housing units
779
Total Housing Units
554
Occupied Units
225
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$381,300
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
1965
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
+22.8%
YoY Change (2024)
352
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+252%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93553 have increased 22.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 253 |
| 2021 | +22.2% | 310 |
| 2022 | -1.9% | 304 |
| 2023 | -5.7% | 286 |
| 2024 | +22.8% | 352 |
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 18 business establishments in ZIP 93553, employing approximately 90 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,091,000.
18
Businesses
90
Employees
$3.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 27.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 27.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 16.7% |
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 93553 vs 93543 →
ZIP 93553 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93552
Palmdale (93552)
38,158 residents
- 93543 13,033
Littlerock (93543)
13,033 residents
- 93553 2,138
Pearblossom (93553)
2,138 residents
- 93563 388
Valyermo (93563)
388 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93553 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93553 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 93553 ranks #2 of 3 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 93553, 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 (2,138 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 93553 in?
ZIP code 93553 (Pearblossom) 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 93553?
ZIP code 93553 in Pearblossom, CA has a population of 2,138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93553?
The median household income in ZIP 93553 is $74,643, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93553?
The median home value in ZIP 93553 is $381,300, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93553 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93553?
ZIP code 93553 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 90 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93553 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93553?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93553 increased by 22.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. 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 93553?
In ZIP code 93553, 43.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 93553?
In ZIP code 93553, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93553 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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