| City: | Pine Mountain Club, California |
| City Alias: | Frazier Park, Pine Mtn Clb |
| County: | Kern County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:45:50 AM |
| Population: | 2,192 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 661 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.8817, -119.2135 |
| Land Area: | 108.51 sq mi |
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Pine Mountain Club sits at elevation in Kern County's Los Padres National Forest, a planned mountain community that draws retirees seeking cooler temperatures and alpine living. With a median age of 57.5 years, this isn't a working town. It's a mountain retreat where 47% of residents work from home and most own their properties outright.
The community has 2,040 homes but only 1,120 are occupied year-round. That leaves 920 vacant units, with 779 designated for seasonal or recreational use. This 38% seasonal vacancy rate shows Pine Mountain Club functions as both a retirement destination and a weekend getaway location. The post office maintains 1,194 PO Boxes for 1,120 occupied homes, serving not just local residents but also seasonal property owners who maintain boxes year-round.
Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes serving 89 distinct streets with Alpine-themed names. Zermatt Drive, Bernina Drive, San Moritz Drive, Matterhorn Drive, and Glacier Drive evoke Swiss ski resorts, while tree-named streets like Woodland Drive, Linden Drive, and Birchwood Way add to the mountain retreat atmosphere. The community covers 25 square miles of forested terrain.
With median home values of $363,800 and 82% homeownership, Pine Mountain Club attracts middle-income retirees and remote workers. The population of 2,192 includes 431 Hispanic residents (20%) and a predominantly white demographic. Only 27 business establishments operate here with 109 employees total. This isn't a commercial center. It's residential mountain living with minimal services, which explains why residents drive to nearby Frazier Park (an accepted mailing alias for this ZIP) for shopping and amenities.
Streets named after Swiss Alpine resorts and mountain peaks create a deliberate mountain retreat atmosphere, complemented by tree and nature-themed names.
ZIP Code 93222 has 2,192 residents and 1,120 households (average 1.95 persons per household). The median age is 57.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (75.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,192Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,721Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 20.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $69,337Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,120Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $393,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.95Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.08Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,472 | 1,535 | 1,555 | 1,681 | 1,604 | 1,542 | 1,420 | 1,481 | 1,583 | 1,812 | 1,968 | 2,036 | 2,538 | 2,721 |
| Decennial Census | 2,099 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,192 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.5
Male Median Age: 57.7
Female Median Age: 57.1
| 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 | 41 | 22 | 54 | 38 | 27 | 41 | 51 | 64 | 60 | 45 | 65 | 106 | 123 | 108 | 127 | 79 | 28 | 27 |
| Female | 34 | 45 | 36 | 34 | 25 | 45 | 41 | 48 | 44 | 59 | 81 | 104 | 135 | 124 | 118 | 70 | 28 | 15 |
| Total | 75 | 67 | 90 | 72 | 52 | 86 | 92 | 112 | 104 | 104 | 146 | 210 | 258 | 232 | 245 | 149 | 56 | 42 |
| White: | 1,664 | 72.85% |
| Black: | 34 | 1.49% |
| Hispanic:* | 367 | 16.07% |
| Asian: | 56 | 2.45% |
| American Indian: | 36 | 1.58% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.13% |
| Other: | 124 | 5.43% |
| Total: | 2,284 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,106 | 50.46% | 57.7 years |
| Females: | 1,086 | 49.54% | 57.1 years |
| Total: | 2,192 | 100% | 57.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,254 | 82.84% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 143 | 5.26% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 251 | 9.22% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 73 | 11.91% |
| Total Population: | 2,721 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,397 | 88.09% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 324 | 11.91% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $69,337, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $24,744 (55.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,347. Family households earn a median of $72,440 versus $68,291 for nonfamily households (a difference of $4,149). By gender, male median income is $96,942 and female is $53,393, which is falls short of the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $43,549 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.0%, which is slightly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,593 | $42,909 | $44,179 | $45,551 | $40,000 | $41,847 | $60,833 | $60,742 | $52,990 | $46,625 | $47,083 | $48,594 | $56,422 | $69,337 |
| Median Family Income | $45,833 | $44,205 | $46,316 | $47,076 | $46,518 | $54,583 | $61,761 | $57,500 | $60,568 | $52,813 | $56,339 | $56,033 | $79,167 | $72,440 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $36,250 | $37,784 | $39,103 | $38,819 | $34,375 | $40,455 | $46,528 | $64,583 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $44,183 | $39,408 | $68,291 |
| Median Male Income | $43,125 | $65,208 | $44,135 | $52,604 | $0 | $60,224 | $60,583 | $94,327 | $127,917 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $93,026 | $96,942 |
| Median Female Income | $43,850 | $54,500 | $62,875 | $54,167 | $0 | $56,298 | $67,633 | $43,512 | $44,338 | $0 | $30,625 | $0 | $58,958 | $53,393 |
| Employed: | 1,372 | 55.73% |
| Unemployed: | 155 | 6.30% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 935 | 37.98% |
| Total: | 2,462 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 543 | 39.58% |
| Service: | 265 | 19.31% |
| Sales and Office: | 324 | 23.62% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 190 | 13.85% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 50 | 3.64% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,372 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $393,000, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $108,600 (38.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $152,700. The median gross rent is $2,289, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $914 (66.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $968. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.71% (75.11% with a mortgage, 24.89% free-and-clear) and renters 17.29% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 40.41%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $284,400 | $179,800 | $166,700 | $162,200 | $148,000 | $167,500 | $189,300 | $206,300 | $240,300 | $273,100 | $282,500 | $346,300 | $363,800 | $393,000 |
| Less than $500: | 18 | 7.79% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 5.63% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 45 | 19.48% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 19 | 8.23% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 37 | 16.02% |
| $3,000 or more: | 42 | 18.18% |
| No Rent: | 57 | 24.68% |
| Total: | 231 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,375 | $1,193 | $1,352 | $1,332 | $1,348 | $1,254 | $1,459 | $1,413 | $1,321 | $1,324 | $1,388 | $1,404 | $1,846 | $2,289 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 830 | 62.13% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 275 | 20.58% |
| Renter Occupied: | 231 | 17.29% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,336 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,336 | 59.59% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 906 | 40.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,242 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 2,159 | 96.30% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 40 | 1.78% |
| Other Units: | 43 | 1.92% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,242 | 100% |
In 2024, 42.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 6.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (49.59%). College enrollment is 10.57%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 60 | 2.73% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 84 | 3.82% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 370 | 16.84% |
| Some college, no degree: | 468 | 21.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 278 | 12.65% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 476 | 21.67% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 461 | 20.98% |
| Total: | 2,197 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,053 | 93.45% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 937 | 42.65% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,943 | 63.46% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,031 | 33.67% |
| No Insurance: | 88 | 2.87% |
| Total: | 3,062 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,974 | 97.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 2.3% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.7% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 9.4% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 29 | 11.79% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 69 | 28.05% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 122 | 49.59% |
| College or graduate school: | 26 | 10.57% |
| Total: | 246 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 29 | 11.79% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 220 | 89.43% |
ZIP Code 93222 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 33 business establishments, employing about 171 people with an annual payroll of $6,767,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,644Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 33Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,487,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,767,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 171Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 93222 is located in Kern County, California, within the Bakersfield-Delano, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12540) and California's 20th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 839,631 people, about 0.26% of whom live in ZIP Code 93222. It covers 108.51 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Bakersfield-Delano, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 839,631Source: Census |
| MSA: | Bakersfield, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 108.51 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 20Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4874.22 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0657240Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pine Mountain Club CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 93222 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.