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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 93505 has 14,880 residents and 4,596 households (average 2.79 persons per household). The median age is 34.5 years, younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.9% male and 43.1% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (36.8%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (5.7%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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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.

2020 Population:	14,880Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	14,353Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	14,282Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	228.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$59,827Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,596Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$278,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.79Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.39Source: Census ACS

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	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	13,658	13,347	13,324	13,232	13,165	13,324	13,445	13,606	13,774	13,993	14,914	14,952	14,767	14,353
Decennial Census	14,038	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	14,880	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 34.5

Male Median Age: 34.1

Female Median Age: 35.3

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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	493	535	544	438	719	828	818	706	614	483	423	513	459	365	252	133	82	55
Female	453	487	550	435	367	459	430	409	369	331	372	407	451	363	225	158	86	68
Total	946	1,022	1,094	873	1,086	1,287	1,248	1,115	983	814	795	920	910	728	477	291	168	123

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

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Population by Race

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White:	5,483	29.72%
Black:	3,502	18.98%
Hispanic:*	5,461	29.60%
Asian:	415	2.25%
American Indian:	192	1.04%
Hawaiian:	51	0.28%
Other:	3,345	18.13%
Total:	18,449	100%

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	%	Median Age
Males:	8,460	56.85%	34.1 years
Females:	6,420	43.15%	35.3 years
Total:	14,880	100%	34.5 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	12,214	85.10%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	105	0.73%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,277	8.90%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	757	14.17%
Total Population:	14,353	100%
Total Native Population:	12,319	85.83%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,034	14.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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

In 2024, the Median household income is $59,827, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $5,581 (10.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,813. Family households earn a median of $58,952 versus $43,456 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,496). By gender, male median income is $53,065 and female is $40,611, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,454 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 18.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.3%).

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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	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$54,246	$50,598	$51,238	$57,731	$54,328	$48,971	$45,196	$48,312	$49,014	$47,641	$44,733	$55,282	$55,010	$59,827
Median Family Income	$56,615	$55,680	$60,029	$61,581	$58,328	$50,670	$48,477	$51,453	$57,721	$58,354	$54,534	$58,259	$57,277	$58,952
Median NonFamily Income	$42,879	$32,328	$35,463	$36,756	$35,064	$30,402	$30,371	$26,223	$26,870	$28,125	$29,231	$33,909	$35,144	$43,456
Median Male Income	$58,773	$65,314	$63,750	$61,987	$61,184	$60,022	$49,798	$44,500	$50,991	$43,060	$45,115	$56,500	$52,758	$53,065
Median Female Income	$36,802	$40,255	$38,075	$36,358	$36,696	$31,719	$28,567	$37,094	$37,976	$40,250	$43,827	$43,495	$40,700	$40,611

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 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	4,373	40.10%
Unemployed:	1,022	9.37%
Not In Labor Force:	5,510	50.53%
Total:	10,905	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,283	29.34%
Service:	903	20.65%
Sales and Office:	750	17.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	819	18.73%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	618	14.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	4,373	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $278,000, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $132,900 (91.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $153,700. The median gross rent is $1,300, which is generally lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $422 (48.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $332. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.36% (68.40% with a mortgage, 31.60% free-and-clear) and renters 44.64% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.65%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).

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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 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$145,100	$104,600	$93,600	$90,600	$91,500	$92,900	$101,800	$112,800	$124,300	$161,200	$169,100	$217,000	$239,600	$278,000

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

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	148	7.24%
$500 to $999:	476	23.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:	518	25.34%
$1,500 to $1,999:	460	22.50%
$2,000 to $2,499:	361	17.66%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	34	1.66%
No Rent:	47	2.30%
Total:	2,044	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$878	$920	$898	$856	$815	$869	$917	$967	$968	$917	$846	$950	$1,016	$1,300

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

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,734	37.87%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	801	17.49%
Renter Occupied:	2,044	44.64%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,579	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,579	87.35%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	663	12.65%
Total Housing Units:	5,242	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	3,833	73.12%
Multi-Family Units:	1,156	22.05%
Other Units:	253	4.83%
Total Housing Units:	5,242	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 12.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 79.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 45.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 61.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 20.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.56%). College enrollment is 26.36%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	647	6.84%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,340	14.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,204	33.89%
Some college, no degree:	2,342	24.78%
Associate's degree:	729	7.71%
Bachelor's degree:	888	9.39%
Graduate or professional degree:	303	3.21%
Total:	9,453	100%
High school or higher:	7,466	78.98%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,191	12.60%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	5,711	40.31%
Public Insurance:	7,711	54.43%
No Insurance:	744	5.25%
Total:	14,166	100%
Has Health Insurance:	13,422	94.75%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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	2024
% of People in Poverty	21.0%	22.0%	18.4%	17.3%	16.0%	18.3%	22.0%	22.0%	18.4%	22.6%	24.1%	23.3%	22.7%	20.5%

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	257	6.70%
Kindergarten:	122	3.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,671	43.56%
High school (grades 9-12):	775	20.20%
College or graduate school:	1,011	26.36%
Total:	3,836	100%
Early Childhood:	379	9.88%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,568	66.94%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	California City, California
City Alias:	Calif City
County:	Kern County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:47:33 AM
Population:	14,880 [See All]
Area Codes:	442 / 661 / 760
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.1682, -117.9851
Land Area:	65.02 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/93505/zip-code-93505.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,119Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	178Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,226Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,552Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	139Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	94Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$7,873,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$33,306,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	740Source: CBP

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:	65.02 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.044 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	23Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	9898 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0609780Source: Census
Place Name:	California City city; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 93505 in California City, CA

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

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 93505

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93505

Sources & References