City

Lake Isabella, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥5,622Population
💰$28,535Median HH Income▼ 63% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$203,500Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.8%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 2.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White77.8%
Hispanic13.1%
Black0.7%
Asian2.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
1%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty29.1% ▲ 191% above avg
College Grads17.6% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma94 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,598 (41.2%)
Some College833 (21.5%)
Associates670 (17.3%)
Bachelors289 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree394 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College21.5%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,535 ▼ 63% below avg
Median Home Value$203,500 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,129/mo
Total Housing Units3,319
Vacant Units713

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
54%
About Lake Isabella, CA

Lake Isabella is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,622 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Lake Isabella is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,535 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Isabella is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,129 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Isabella is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Isabella
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93240 5,622 $28,535 $203,500 $1,129 7.3% 17.6% 69.9%