City

Delano, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥53,627Population
💰$61,329Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$271,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 139% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.0% Female 42.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5.4%Hispanic: 76.9%Black: 3.7%Asian: 13%Other: 0.6%Race
White5.4%
Hispanic76.9%
Black3.7%
Asian13.0%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
31%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.73
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 139% above avg
No HS Diploma2,061 (8.4%)
HS Graduate10,797 (44.1%)
Some College3,118 (12.7%)
Associates3,778 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,986 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree2,751 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 8.4%HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS8.4%
HS Grad44.1%
Some College12.7%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.8%Renter: 40.2%Tenure
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,329 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$271,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,085/mo
Total Housing Units13,207
Vacant Units526

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Delano, CA

Delano is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 53,627 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Delano is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,329 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Delano is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,085 per month.

The population of Delano is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (76.91%).

Delano, 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 Delano
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93215 53,627 $61,329 $271,700 $1,085 11.7% 19.3% 59.8%