City

Lancaster, CA

6 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥194,781Population
💰$78,104Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$391,980Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.8%Hispanic: 45.6%Black: 19.2%Asian: 3.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White26.8%
Hispanic45.6%
Black19.2%
Asian3.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma3,851 (3.5%)
HS Graduate37,690 (34.2%)
Some College13,160 (12%)
Associates20,540 (18.7%)
Bachelors11,007 (10%)
Graduate Degree23,868 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 12%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.4%Renter: 39.6%Tenure
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,104 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$391,979 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,730/mo
Total Housing Units64,667
Vacant Units4,032

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Lancaster, CA

Lancaster is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 194,781 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.34 years.

Economically, Lancaster is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,104 is near the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lancaster is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $391,979, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,729 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lancaster is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.6%.

Lancaster, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lancaster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93534 42,290 $58,891 $339,900 $1,513 6.9% 28.3% 36.5%
93535 80,478 $65,989 $336,200 $1,650 8.9% 26.6% 65.0%
93536 72,013 $102,927 $484,900 $1,946 5.9% 38.2% 69.3%