City

Arvin, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥20,571Population
💰$49,918Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂25.2Median Age
🏠$247,800Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓15.9%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊11.6%Unemployment▲ 137% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.6%Hispanic: 94.1%Black: 1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White3.6%
Hispanic94.1%
Black1.0%
Asian0.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
28%
18–24
13%
25–44
27%
45–64
18%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.2 yrs
Avg HH Size4.29
Below Poverty30.6% ▲ 206% above avg
College Grads15.9% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment11.6% ▲ 137% above avg
No HS Diploma888 (14.5%)
HS Graduate2,834 (46.4%)
Some College484 (7.9%)
Associates931 (15.2%)
Bachelors518 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree455 (7.4%)

Education

No HS: 14.5%HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 7.4%Edu
No HS14.5%
HS Grad46.4%
Some College7.9%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate7.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.4%Renter: 47.6%Tenure
Owner52.4%
Renter47.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
53%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,918 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$247,800 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,086/mo
Total Housing Units5,005
Vacant Units237

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Arvin, CA

Arvin is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,571 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.2 years.

Economically, Arvin is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,918 is below the national average. Approximately 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Arvin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,086 per month.

The population of Arvin is less-educated. 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (94.07%).

Arvin, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Arvin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93203 20,571 $49,918 $247,800 $1,086 11.6% 15.9% 52.4%