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
$74,643
Median income
$381,300
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 93553 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 225.1 square miles in Pearblossom, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 2,138 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 93553 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93553 sits at $74,643 (27% below the California average), while per-capita income is $36,898. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 15.1%. On housing, the median home value is $381,300 (51% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93553 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 93553 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 93553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93553.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,138

Population

225.1

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93553?

57.3

Median Age

40.3%

Male

59.7%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%

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

$36,898

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

15.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 93553 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,643 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 43.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

779

Total Housing Units

554

Occupied Units

225

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$381,300

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

1965

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 93553 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 93553 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 93553 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 93553 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
93543 Littlerock, CA 13,033 5.9 mi
93563 Valyermo, CA 388 8.5 mi
93552 Palmdale, CA 38,158 12.3 mi

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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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