City

Mojave, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥5,944Population
💰$55,372Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$183,400Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓12.6%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 110% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.7%Hispanic: 47.5%Black: 21.3%Asian: 1%Other: 3.4%Race
White25.7%
Hispanic47.5%
Black21.3%
Asian1.0%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty22.5% ▲ 125% above avg
College Grads12.6% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 110% above avg
No HS Diploma270 (8.3%)
HS Graduate1,357 (41.8%)
Some College404 (12.4%)
Associates805 (24.8%)
Bachelors202 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree207 (6.4%)

Education

No HS: 8.3%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 24.8%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
No HS8.3%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College12.4%
Associates24.8%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.3%Renter: 54.7%Tenure
Owner45.3%
Renter54.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,372 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$183,400 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,175/mo
Total Housing Units2,416
Vacant Units263

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
51%
About Mojave, CA

Mojave is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 5,944 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Mojave is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,372 is below the national average. Approximately 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mojave is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,175 per month.

The population of Mojave is less-educated. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.5%.

Mojave, 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 Mojave
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93501 5,944 $55,372 $183,400 $1,175 10.3% 12.6% 45.3%

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