ZIP Code 93581 in Tehachapi, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Tehachapi, California
County:Kern County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:43:28 PM
Population:3,660 [See All]
Area Code:661
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.1322, -118.4484
Land Area:2.596 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 93581 has 3,660 residents and 2 households (average 10.50 persons per household). The median age is 39.1 years, slightly older than the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.7% male and 0.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Other / Two or More Races (49.0%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (48.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.9%, 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 both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,660Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,447Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,409.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:2Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:10.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000004,2843,6113,447
Decennial Census0------------------3,660------
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: 39.1

Male Median Age: 39.2

Female Median Age: 14.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2102172501616634539391328273147367010
Female123020000200000000
Total3332174501616634539393328273147367010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:86816.08%
Black:86716.06%
Hispanic:*1,79033.17%
Asian:320.59%
American Indian:440.82%
Hawaiian:30.06%
Other:1,79333.22%
Total:5,397100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3,65099.73%39.2 years
Females:100.27%14.5 years
Total:3,660100%39.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,68377.84%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:401.16%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1845.34%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:54021.00%
Total Population:3,447100%
Total Native Population:2,72379.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:72421.00%
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


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 $24,500 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $24,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (63.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$21,607$24,097$24,500
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:00.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:3,447100.00%
Total:3,447100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 2.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 60.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (60.54%). College enrollment is 60.54%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:35510.80%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:95429.03%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):88126.81%
Some college, no degree:89327.18%
Associate's degree:1203.65%
Bachelor's degree:531.61%
Graduate or professional degree:300.91%
Total:3,286100%
High school or higher:1,97760.16%
Bachelor's degree or higher:832.53%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):192.59%
High school (grades 9-12):27136.87%
College or graduate school:44560.54%
Total:735100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):29039.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 93581 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 42 people with an annual payroll of $3,377,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,081Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$958,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,377,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:42Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 93581 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 0.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 93581. It covers 2.596 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:910,433Source: Census
MSA:Bakersfield, CA MSASource: Census
Land Area:2.596 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:0678092Source: Census
Place Name:Tehachapi city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


93584 | | 93563

Schools in ZIP Code 93581


We could not locate which school district 93581 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.

Epic De Cesar Chavez 122 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Ste. C
Tehachapi, CA 93561
District: UnknownNearby
Jacobsen Middle 711 Anita Dr.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
District: Tehachapi Unified School DistrictNearby
Tompkins Elementary 1120 S. Curry St.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
District: Tehachapi Unified School DistrictNearby
Tehachapi High 801 S. Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
District: Tehachapi Unified School DistrictNearby
Monroe High (Continuation) 801 S. Dennison Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
District: Tehachapi Unified School DistrictNearby
Heritage Oak School 20915 Schout Rd
Tehachapi, CA 93561
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hope Christian Academy 6015 W Ave J-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
District: Private SchoolNearby
Nigritian Academy 2600 La Costa Ct
Bakersfield, CA 93306
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 93581


Lancaster Beauty School 44646 N 10th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
Type: Post Secondary
Antelope Valley Community College District 3041 West Ave K
Lancaster, CA 93536-5426
Type: Post Secondary
Bakersfield College 1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305-1299
Type: Post Secondary
Career Care Institute 43770 15th Street West Ste 115
Lancaster, CA 93534
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Antelope Valley 44055 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534
Type: Post Secondary
High Desert Medical College 701 West Avenue K Suite 123
Lancaster, CA 93534
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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