City

Bodfish, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥2,191Population
💰$33,295Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$104,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊20.3%Unemployment▲ 316% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 7.8%Other: 5.2%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic7.8%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
18%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty54.8% ▲ 448% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment20.3% ▲ 316% above avg
No HS Diploma44 (3%)
HS Graduate413 (27.7%)
Some College461 (30.9%)
Associates212 (14.2%)
Bachelors145 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree216 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 30.9%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College30.9%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.3%Renter: 43.7%Tenure
Owner56.3%
Renter43.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,295 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$104,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,057/mo
Total Housing Units1,118
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
51%
About Bodfish, CA

Bodfish is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,191 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Bodfish is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,295 is well below the national average. Approximately 54.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bodfish is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,057 per month.

The population of Bodfish is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bodfish
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93205 2,191 $33,295 $104,700 $1,057 20.3% 24.2% 56.3%