Tehachapi, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93561
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,630
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,357
- Median income Above-median income area
- $408,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tehachapi pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93561 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 93561 (Tehachapi, CA) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 312.5 in 2023 to 320.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93561 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tehachapi, Kern County, California, with 34,630 residents across 684.4 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93561 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,357 (14% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,542. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $408,800 (47% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,363; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kern County, so 93561 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 93561
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tehachapi, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93561.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 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 93561, Tehachapi, 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
34,630
Population
684.4
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93561?
41.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
9.9%
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?
$87,357
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$42,542
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93561 ranks nationally
Tehachapi, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$87,357 Top 29% higher than 71% 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,063housing units
14,063
Total Housing Units
12,394
Occupied Units
1,669
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,800
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,363
Median Rent
1988
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
320
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+220%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93561 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 227 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 263 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 300 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 313 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 320 |
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 479 business establishments in ZIP 93561, employing approximately 4,957 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,420,000.
479
Businesses
4,957
Employees
$219.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 60 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 15 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.7% |
| Information | 11 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 8 | 1.7% |
| 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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93561 vs 93531 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93531 | Keene, CA | 509 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93561, 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 (34,630 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 93561 in?
ZIP code 93561 (Tehachapi) 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 93561?
ZIP code 93561 in Tehachapi, CA has a population of 34,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93561?
The median household income in ZIP 93561 is $87,357, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93561?
The median home value in ZIP 93561 is $408,800, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93561?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93561 is White at 77.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93561?
ZIP code 93561 has 479 business establishments employing approximately 4,957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93561?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93561 are: Accommodation and food services (72), Construction (60), Health care and social assistance (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93561?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93561 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 93561?
In ZIP code 93561, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 93561?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93561 is 33.4 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 93561?
In ZIP code 93561, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93561?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93561 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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