| ZIP Code | 93501 |
|---|---|
| City | Mojave |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Kern County |
| Area Code | 661 |
| Elevation | 2,926 ft |
| Latitude | 35.065798 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.221782 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.4 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 22.5% ▲ 125% above avg |
| College Grads | 12.6% ▼ 67% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.3% ▲ 110% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 270 (8.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,357 (41.8%) |
| Some College | 404 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 805 (24.8%) |
| Bachelors | 202 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 207 (6.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,372 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,400 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,175/mo ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,416 |
| Vacant Units | 263 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,416 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 263 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 93501 is located in Mojave, California, within Kern County. With a population of 5,944, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.4 years. Economically, 93501 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,372 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93501 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $183,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,175 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.3%) and renters (54.7%). Median home values have increased by 81% since 2019.
The population of 93501 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.5%. Residents are less-educated — 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.5%. Household income has grown by 53% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93501 stands at 10.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 93501 in Mojave, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 5,944 residents, a median household income of $55,372, and a median home value of $183,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.