US ZIP Code
93280

Wasco, CA

Kern County  ·  California

● Active
👥 27,266 Population ↓ 3% since 2019
💰 $55,060 Median HH Income
▼ 28% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019
🎂 30.5 Median Age ↑ 2% since 2019
🏠 $255,300 Median Home Value
▼ 8% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019
🎓 17.0% College Grads
▼ 56% below avg
📊 7.3% Unemployment
▲ 49% above avg ↓ 30% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code93280
CityWasco
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyKern County
Area Code661
Elevation267 ft
Latitude35.652242
Longitude-119.4464
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS06029
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 58.1% (15,833) Female 41.9% (11,433) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.9%Hispanic: 86.4%Black: 3.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.6%Race
White7.9%
Hispanic86.4%
Black3.8%
Asian0.8%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
36%
45–64
19%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.5 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.68
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads17.0% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma814 (6.8%)
HS Graduate4,947 (41.6%)
Some College1,951 (16.4%)
Associates2,167 (18.2%)
Bachelors690 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree1,326 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 6.8%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS6.8%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College16.4%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.7%Renter: 41.3%Tenure
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–100k
5%
$100k–150k
5%
$150k–200k
9%
$200k–300k
45%
$300k–500k
25%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,060 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019
Median Home Value$255,300 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$996/mo ↑ 32% since 2019
Total Units6,848
Vacant Units549
Avg HH Size3.68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–50k
22%
$50k–75k
16%
$75k–100k
13%
$100k–150k
16%
$150k–200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%

Summary

Total Units6,848
Vacant549
Owner Occupied58.7%
Renter Occupied41.3%
Avg HH Size3.68
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 93280 is in Wasco, CA, in Kern County.
ZIP code 93280 is located in California (CA).
ZIP code 93280 is in Kern County, CA.
ZIP 93280 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 93280 is 27,266 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 93280 is $55,060 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 93280 is $255,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 93280

ZIP code 93280 is located in Wasco, California, within Kern County. With a population of 27,266, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.5 years. Economically, 93280 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,060 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 93280 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $255,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $996 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.7%) and renters (41.3%). Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.

The population of 93280 is primarily Hispanic (86.40%). Residents are less-educated — 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 93280 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.

Overall, ZIP code 93280 in Wasco, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 27,266 residents, a median household income of $55,060, and a median home value of $255,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.