City

Kernville, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥726Population
💰$49,665Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂65.5Median Age
🏠$365,400Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓68.6%College Grads▲ 77% above avg
📊22.4%Unemployment▲ 357% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Hispanic: 7%Black: 2.5%Asian: 2.6%Other: 1.9%Race
White74.0%
Hispanic7.0%
Black2.5%
Asian2.6%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
2%
25–44
3%
45–64
39%
65+
29%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.53
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads68.6% ▲ 77% above avg
Unemployment22.4% ▲ 357% above avg
HS Graduate13 (1.8%)
Some College123 (17.4%)
Associates86 (12.1%)
Bachelors99 (14%)
Graduate Degree387 (54.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 1.8%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 54.7%Edu
HS Grad1.8%
Some College17.4%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate54.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98%Renter: 2%Tenure
Owner98.0%
Renter2.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,665 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$365,400 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units865
Vacant Units418

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
0%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
58%
About Kernville, CA

Kernville is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 726 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.5 years.

Economically, Kernville is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,665 is below the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kernville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $365,400, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kernville is highly educated. 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kernville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93238 726 $49,665 $365,400 22.4% 68.6% 98.0%