City

Boron, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥2,742Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.2Median Age
🏠$102,500Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊18.3%Unemployment▲ 274% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.9%Hispanic: 34.7%Black: 4.7%Asian: 3.8%Other: 8.4%Race
White42.9%
Hispanic34.7%
Black4.7%
Asian3.8%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty30.0% ▲ 200% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment18.3% ▲ 274% above avg
No HS Diploma44 (2.8%)
HS Graduate532 (33.4%)
Some College148 (9.3%)
Associates398 (25%)
Bachelors77 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree396 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 25%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College9.3%
Associates25.0%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.8%Renter: 41.2%Tenure
Owner58.8%
Renter41.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$102,500 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$981/mo
Total Housing Units1,286
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
33%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
55%
About Boron, CA

Boron is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 2,742 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.2 years.

Economically, Boron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Boron is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $981 per month.

The population of Boron is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.9%.

Boron, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Boron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93516 2,742 $71,250 $102,500 $981 18.3% 29.7% 58.8%

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