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ZIP Code 93555

Kern County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

32,560
154/sq mi: $86,700
Median income: $252,900
Median home value: 30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ridgecrest pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs: 154
people per sq mi: 63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93555 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93555 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 211.3 square miles in Ridgecrest, Kern County, California. The area is home to 32,560 residents, producing a population density of 154 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 93555 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 93555 sits at $86,700 (15% below the California average), while per-capita income is $43,499. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $252,900 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $1,182 per month, and 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 93555 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 93555 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 93555

Retail trade

81
Accommodation and food services

75
Health care and social assistance

68
Other services (except public administration)

55
Professional, scientific, and technical services

52

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93555, Ridgecrest, CA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

32,560

Population

211.3

Area (sq mi)

154

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93555?

34.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%

African American 4.5%

Asian 4.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%

Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

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?

$86,700

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$43,499

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93555 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,700 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,611

Total Housing Units

13,537

Occupied Units

1,074

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.5%

Renter 37.5%

$252,900

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$1,182

Median Rent

1981

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

349

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+249%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93555 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+5.7%	280
2021	+12.1%	314
2022	+7.1%	336
2023	+3.4%	348
2024	+0.4%	349

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 499 business establishments in ZIP 93555, employing approximately 6,657 people with a combined annual payroll of $338,252,000.

499

Businesses

6,657

Employees

$338.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	81	16.2%
Accommodation and food services	75	15.0%
Health care and social assistance	68	13.6%
Other services (except public administration)	55	11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	52	10.4%
Construction	37	7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	30	6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing	26	5.2%
Finance and insurance	21	4.2%
Information	13	2.6%
Educational services	10	2.0%
Wholesale trade	9	1.8%
Transportation and warehousing	9	1.8%
Manufacturing	6	1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	5	1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93555 in? ▼

ZIP code 93555 (Ridgecrest) is located in Kern County, California. Kern County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kern-ca.

What is the population of ZIP code 93555? ▼

ZIP code 93555 in Ridgecrest, CA has a population of 32,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 93555? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 93555 is $86,700, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 93555? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 93555 is $252,900, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93555? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 93555 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 93555? ▼

ZIP code 93555 has 499 business establishments employing approximately 6,657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 93555? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93555 are: Retail trade (81), Accommodation and food services (75), Health care and social assistance (68). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 93555? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93555 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. 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 93555? ▼

In ZIP code 93555, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 93555? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93555 is 17.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93555? ▼

In ZIP code 93555, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93555? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 93555 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.