City

Caliente, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥1,115Population
💰$63,095Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$268,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓50.6%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 11.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian0.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
7%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads50.6% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.7%)
HS Graduate177 (24%)
Some College84 (11.4%)
Associates99 (13.4%)
Bachelors88 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree286 (38.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 38.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College11.4%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate38.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,095 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$268,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,384/mo
Total Housing Units655
Vacant Units197

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
30%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
51%
About Caliente, CA

Caliente is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,115 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Caliente is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,095 is below the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Caliente is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,384 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Caliente is well-educated. 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Caliente
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93518 1,115 $63,095 $268,400 $1,384 5.3% 50.6% 86.9%