Kernville, CA ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
93238	Standard	1,603	100.00%	River Kern

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Population & Demographics

Kernville, CA has 726 residents, with an average household size of 1.5. The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (9.7%) and 35-39 (18.2%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 7.4%. Those born outside the United States make up 2.8% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	1,603
Total Households:	804
Total Housing Units:	1,157
Average Household Size:	1.94
Average Family Size:	3.50

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	1,549
Total Households:	787
Total Housing Units:	1,117
Average Household Size:	1.91
Average Family Size:	3.43

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	1,625	1,496	1,653	1,575	1,664	1,550	1,408	1,015	673	810	808	866	726
Decennial Census	1,490	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1,603	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 57.8

Male Median Age: 56.1

Female Median Age: 59.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	32	27	31	54	30	23	39	35	37	35	44	59	81	98	78	55	12	21
Female	17	35	27	29	22	20	34	38	35	36	47	80	91	88	78	61	27	47
Total	49	62	58	83	52	43	73	73	72	71	91	139	172	186	156	116	39	68

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	1,320	82.50%
Black:	11	0.69%
Hispanic:*	163	10.19%
Asian:	24	1.50%
American Indian:	19	1.19%
Hawaiian:	1	0.06%
Other:	62	3.88%
Total:	1,600	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	791	49.34%	56.1 years
Females:	812	50.66%	59.3 years
Total:	1,603	100%	57.8 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	772	49.84%	56.4 years
Females:	777	50.16%	59.4 years
Total:	1,549	100%	58.0 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	707	97.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	19	2.62%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	0	2.62%
Total Population:	726	100%
Total Native Population:	707	97.38%
Total Foreign-born Population:	19	2.62%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Kernville, CA have an average household income of $49,665 (much lower than the State by 48.4%, and much lower than the Nation by 36.8%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($49,155 vs $70,863). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 23.7%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$59,417	$55,243	$58,480	$58,012	$57,888	$58,190	$62,963	$0	$0	$23,325	$39,652	$41,563	$49,665
Median Family Income	$69,167	$67,583	$59,595	$62,000	$60,521	$61,505	$91,574	$0	$63,750	$55,851	$41,851	$46,917	$49,155
Median NonFamily Income	$22,115	$20,750	$24,688	$16,128	$17,104	$21,818	$0	$19,976	$0	$19,651	$0	$0	$70,863
Median Male Income	$58,208	$41,831	$52,089	$60,266	$0	$61,033	$63,672	$72,664	$0	$55,383	$57,568	$63,730	$106,306
Median Female Income	$28,393	$21,412	$31,782	$40,489	$0	$40,833	$53,944	$62,125	$0	$0	$0	$0	$18,958

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	243	33.94%
Unemployed:	70	9.78%
Not In Labor Force:	403	56.28%
Total:	716	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	167	68.72%
Service:	67	27.57%
Sales and Office:	9	3.70%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	0	0.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	0	0.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	243	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Kernville, CA, the median home value is $365,400 - much lower than the State by 47.5%, and up $134,900 (58.5%) since 2020. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.0% (50.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 0.0% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$242,200	$256,500	$240,500	$230,000	$228,200	$231,400	$226,400	$225,500	$234,400	$230,500	$0	$244,500	$365,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	0	0.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2	22.22%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	7	77.78%
Total:	9	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$360	$299	$803	$861	$799	$879	$974	$930	$672	$0	$0	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	219	48.99%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	219	48.99%
Renter Occupied:	9	2.01%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	447	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	447	51.68%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	418	48.32%
Total Housing Units:	865	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

55.2% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (36.5%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 100.0%, which is well above the state rate (84.6%). The share of people in poverty is 0.2%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.4%) and markedly below the national rate (8.7%), down 3.2 percentage points since 2011 and about the same as 2019.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	0	0.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	4	0.56%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	32	4.48%
Some college, no degree:	190	26.61%
Associate's degree:	99	13.87%
Bachelor's degree:	311	43.56%
Graduate or professional degree:	78	10.92%
Total:	714	100%
High school graduate or higher:	710	99.44%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	389	54.48%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	315	37.95%
Public Insurance:	474	57.11%
No Insurance:	41	4.94%
Total:	830	100%
Has Health Insurance:	789	95.06%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	3.4%	4.0%	1.4%	2.8%	2.5%	0.2%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0.00%
Kindergarten:	0	0.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	9	64.29%
High school (grades 9-12):	3	21.43%
College or graduate school:	2	14.29%
Total:	14	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	12	85.71%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	93238 (Standard)
County:	Kern County, CA
Area Codes:	442,760
Time Zone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	1,549 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Bakersfield-Delano, CA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	35.8503, -118.4482
Land Area:	109.62 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ca-kernville.asp

Occupied Housing Units:	425	55.41%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	342	44.59%
Total Housing Units:	767	100%

Private Insurance:	289	36.77%
Public Insurance:	456	58.02%
No Insurance:	41	5.22%
Total:	786	100%
Has Health Insurance:	745	94.78%

# Residential Mailboxes:	155Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	46Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	1,032Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	155Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	59Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$4,508,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$20,268,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	454Source: CBP

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Kernville, CA

93238 is the only ZIP Code for Kernville, CA

Kernville, CA has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Kernville, CA

Sources & References

White:	1,276	82.75%
Black:	9	0.58%
Hispanic:*	156	10.12%
Asian:	24	1.56%
American Indian:	19	1.23%
Hawaiian:	1	0.06%
Other:	57	3.70%
Total:	1,542	100%

Native, born in the United States:	669	97.24%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	19	2.76%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	0	2.76%
Total Population:	688	100%
Total Native Population:	669	97.24%
Total Foreign-born Population:	19	2.76%

Employed:	225	32.75%
Unemployed:	70	10.19%
Not In Labor Force:	392	57.06%
Total:	687	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	157	69.78%
Service:	62	27.56%
Sales and Office:	6	2.67%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	0	0.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	0	0.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	225	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	214	50.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	211	49.65%
Renter Occupied:	0	0.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	425	100%

CBSA Name:	Bakersfield-Delano, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	12540Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	910,433Source: Census
MSA:	Bakersfield, CA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	109.616 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	6.975 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	20Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	38310Source: Census
Place Name:	Kernville CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census