| City: | Edwards, California |
| City Alias: | Edwards AFB |
| Names to Avoid: | Edward, Edwards Air Force Base |
| County: | Kern County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:43:30 PM |
| Population: | 80 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 442 / 760 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 34.8935, -117.8399 |
| Land Area: | 72.444 sq mi |
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Edwards Air Force Base, the legendary center of American aerospace test flight, operates under dedicated ZIP code 93524 in Kern County, California. Established as Muroc Bombing and Gunnery Range in 1933 by General 'Hap' Arnold, the facility was renamed Edwards Air Force Base in December 1949 to honor Captain Glen W. Edwards, killed while testing the YB-49 Flying Wing. On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier here in the Bell X-1 'Glamorous Glennis,' launching the era of supersonic flight. This unique postal designation has served the base for over two decades.
The base covers an enormous 191.53 square miles in the Mojave Desert, centered on Rogers Dry Lake. The lakebed's vast, flat surface provides a natural runway that has hosted some of aviation's most historic landings, including Space Shuttle touchdowns and the Rutan Voyager's around-the-world flight in 1986. One speed and altitude record after another was broken by Edwards-based aircraft, culminating in the X-15 program that flew so high some pilots qualified as astronauts.
Postal records reveal the immense scale of test operations here, with 1,177 delivery codes serving 1,094 distinct buildings and units. Multiple Flight Test Squadrons (FLTS) appear, including the 410th, 411th, and 412th, alongside the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron. The 412 CRS (Combat Repair Squadron) maintains extensive logistics support. Street names like Muroc, Wolfe, and Mojave reflect the base's desert test range heritage.
The 2020 Census counted just 80 residents in this ZIP, with a median age of 22.3 years. Most of the base population lives in adjacent ZIP codes, while this designation covers primarily the operational test areas. Census Business Patterns data shows 45 establishments employing nearly 1,000 workers within this postal boundary. Edwards and Edwards AFB are both valid mailing city names for this designation.
| Population: | 80 |
| Median Age: | 22.3 |
| Housing Units: | 5 |
| Establishments: | 45 |
| Employment: | 999 |
| Residential: | 1 |
| Business: | 0 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 93524 has 80 residents and 5 households (average 3.80 persons per household). The median age is 22.3 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 73.8% male and 26.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (43.8%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 80Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 63Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.80Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 793 | 668 | 454 | 263 | 177 | 171 | 168 | 168 | 165 | 164 | 108 | 93 | 63 |
| Decennial Census | 229 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 80 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.3
Male Median Age: 22.3
Female Median Age: 23.3
| 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 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 37 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 35 | 44.87% |
| Black: | 12 | 15.38% |
| Hispanic:* | 20 | 25.64% |
| Asian: | 8 | 10.26% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 1.28% |
| Other: | 2 | 2.56% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 59 | 73.75% | 22.3 years |
| Females: | 21 | 26.25% | 23.3 years |
| Total: | 80 | 100% | 22.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 50 | 79.37% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 9.52% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 11.11% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 11.11% |
| Total Population: | 63 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 56 | 88.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 11.11% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $22,708 and female is $35,500, which is much lower than the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $12,792 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 316.7%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Service (83.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,098 | $21,750 | $22,910 | $21,250 | $20,927 | $21,284 | $21,645 | $23,103 | $21,183 | $21,071 | $21,369 | $20,000 | $22,708 |
| Median Female Income | $19,035 | $18,972 | $21,607 | $21,806 | $21,719 | $20,938 | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $23,250 | $23,125 | $25,938 | $35,500 |
| Employed: | 12 | 66.67% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 6 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2 | 16.67% |
| Service: | 10 | 83.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 12 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (84.60%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 93524 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 43 business establishments, employing about 1,048 people with an annual payroll of $107,095,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 724Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 43Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $25,641,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $107,095,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,048Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 93524 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 910,433 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 93524. It covers 72.444 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.575 sq mi.
| 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 |
| Land Area: | 72.444 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.575 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: | 0621600Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Edwards AFB CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 93524 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 January 1, 2026.