City

Maricopa, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥1,429Population
💰$43,125Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$165,400Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓15.1%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.9%Hispanic: 33.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 8.1%Race
White55.9%
Hispanic33.6%
Black0.4%
Asian1.5%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads15.1% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (3.6%)
HS Graduate384 (46.7%)
Some College88 (10.7%)
Associates196 (23.8%)
Bachelors55 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree69 (8.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 8.4%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad46.7%
Some College10.7%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate8.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.1%Renter: 41.9%Tenure
Owner58.1%
Renter41.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,125 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$165,400 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units696
Vacant Units137

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Maricopa, CA

Maricopa is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,429 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Maricopa is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,125 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Maricopa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month.

The population of Maricopa is less-educated. 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (55.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Maricopa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93252 1,429 $43,125 $165,400 $963 8.5% 15.1% 58.1%