City

Buttonwillow, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥1,953Population
💰$53,170Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂27.1Median Age
🏠$229,900Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 13.7%Hispanic: 80.8%Black: 0.3%Other: 4.6%Race
White13.7%
Hispanic80.8%
Black0.3%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
28%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.54
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma64 (10.3%)
HS Graduate275 (44.2%)
Some College62 (10%)
Associates92 (14.8%)
Bachelors57 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree72 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 10.3%HS Grad: 44.2%Some College: 10%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS10.3%
HS Grad44.2%
Some College10.0%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35%Renter: 65%Tenure
Owner35.0%
Renter65.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,170 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$229,900 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,086/mo
Total Housing Units603
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
50%
About Buttonwillow, CA

Buttonwillow is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,953 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.1 years.

Economically, Buttonwillow is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,170 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Buttonwillow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,086 per month. At 35.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Buttonwillow is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (80.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buttonwillow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93206 1,953 $53,170 $229,900 $1,086 5.5% 20.7% 35.0%