Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 18.6% ▲ 86% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.4% ▲ 71% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21,336 (4.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 155,504 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 62,016 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 86,859 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 43,697 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 100,655 (21.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,743 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $299,192 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,335/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 305,439 |
| Vacant Units | 23,362 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kern County is located in California and encompasses 67 ZIP codes spanning 39 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 911,826 residents. With a median age of 32.74, it is a relatively young county.
Kern County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,742 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Kern County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $299,192 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,335.
The residents of Kern County are majority Hispanic (55.73%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Kern County, CA is a solidly middle-class area in California. The 67 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93203 | Arvin | 20,571 | $49,918 | $247,800 | $1,086 | 11.6% | 15.9% |
| 93301 | Bakersfield | 14,026 | $40,725 | $264,300 | $1,129 | 6.0% | 33.9% |
| 93304 | Bakersfield | 51,457 | $51,627 | $228,800 | $1,141 | 10.1% | 22.6% |
| 93305 | Bakersfield | 36,998 | $41,290 | $245,000 | $1,065 | 10.6% | 19.3% |
| 93306 | Bakersfield | 73,370 | $66,988 | $290,700 | $1,219 | 8.1% | 29.4% |
| 93307 | Bakersfield | 88,233 | $52,572 | $238,400 | $1,195 | 9.3% | 16.1% |
| 93308 | Bakersfield | 55,788 | $59,511 | $298,000 | $1,260 | 8.0% | 29.0% |
| 93309 | Bakersfield | 63,989 | $62,143 | $286,600 | $1,268 | 8.4% | 31.1% |
| 93311 | Bakersfield | 52,505 | $117,591 | $425,500 | $1,884 | 4.4% | 50.1% |
| 93312 | Bakersfield | 58,265 | $112,654 | $420,500 | $1,958 | 5.2% | 43.8% |
| 93313 | Bakersfield | 60,331 | $93,396 | $349,800 | $1,857 | 6.1% | 32.5% |
| 93314 | Bakersfield | 34,997 | $127,911 | $506,800 | $1,909 | 6.1% | 48.9% |
| 93205 | Bodfish | 2,191 | $33,295 | $104,700 | $1,057 | 20.3% | 24.2% |
| 93516 | Boron | 2,742 | $71,250 | $102,500 | $981 | 18.3% | 29.7% |
| 93206 | Buttonwillow | 1,953 | $53,170 | $229,900 | $1,086 | 5.5% | 20.7% |
| 93518 | Caliente | 1,115 | $63,095 | $268,400 | $1,384 | 5.3% | 50.6% |
| 93505 | California City | 14,767 | $55,010 | $239,600 | $1,016 | 18.3% | 21.9% |
| 93215 | Delano | 53,627 | $61,329 | $271,700 | $1,085 | 11.7% | 19.3% |
| 93523 | Edwards | 3,681 | $66,583 | $149,400 | $2,194 | 4.9% | 41.5% |
| 93224 | Fellows | 430 | $50,500 | $180,800 | $1,125 | 20.6% | 10.9% |
| 93225 | Frazier Park | 4,532 | $47,152 | $334,100 | $1,433 | 12.2% | 35.2% |
| 93527 | Inyokern | 1,801 | $82,667 | $328,000 | $922 | 12.8% | 43.2% |
| 93531 | Keene | 497 | $104,044 | $291,300 | — | 4.1% | 65.7% |
| 93238 | Kernville | 726 | $49,665 | $365,400 | — | 22.4% | 68.6% |
| 93240 | Lake Isabella | 5,622 | $28,535 | $203,500 | $1,129 | 7.3% | 17.6% |
| 93241 | Lamont | 15,571 | $31,563 | $199,400 | $946 | 11.5% | 11.9% |
| 93243 | Lebec | 900 | $34,737 | $348,800 | — | 17.7% | 50.1% |
| 93249 | Lost Hills | 2,164 | $43,224 | $165,900 | $844 | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| 93252 | Maricopa | 1,429 | $43,125 | $165,400 | $963 | 8.5% | 15.1% |
| 93250 | Mc Farland | 15,451 | $50,982 | $244,700 | $1,063 | 9.2% | 14.9% |
| 93251 | Mc Kittrick | 280 | $74,792 | $243,800 | $867 | 14.5% | 14.3% |
| 93501 | Mojave | 5,944 | $55,372 | $183,400 | $1,175 | 10.3% | 12.6% |
| 93255 | Onyx | 739 | $36,334 | $188,200 | — | 24.4% | 29.1% |
| 93222 | Pine Mountain Club | 2,538 | $56,422 | $363,800 | $1,846 | 9.6% | 47.3% |
| 93555 | Ridgecrest | 33,629 | $84,141 | $235,400 | $1,180 | 8.2% | 47.1% |
| 93560 | Rosamond | 21,537 | $76,204 | $324,700 | $1,229 | 8.9% | 29.3% |
| 93263 | Shafter | 23,423 | $66,774 | $301,900 | $1,182 | 7.4% | 23.8% |
| 93268 | Taft | 16,956 | $55,473 | $225,000 | $998 | 10.4% | 19.5% |
| 93561 | Tehachapi | 31,179 | $86,149 | $377,400 | $1,299 | 6.5% | 38.3% |
| 93280 | Wasco | 27,266 | $55,060 | $255,300 | $996 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| 93283 | Weldon | 2,129 | $33,100 | $143,900 | $1,007 | 6.9% | 36.1% |
| 93285 | Wofford Heights | 2,415 | $39,844 | $202,800 | $921 | 13.9% | 19.8% |
| 93287 | Woody | 134 | $70,625 | $266,100 | — | 0.0% | 3.4% |