City

Palmdale, CA

6 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥186,319Population
💰$82,536Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂33.6Median Age
🏠$434,118Median Home Value▲ 56% above avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.1%Hispanic: 62.4%Black: 12.2%Asian: 4.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White18.1%
Hispanic62.4%
Black12.2%
Asian4.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.54
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma6,295 (6.3%)
HS Graduate36,030 (36.3%)
Some College12,394 (12.5%)
Associates17,013 (17.2%)
Bachelors8,695 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree18,721 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 6.3%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS6.3%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College12.5%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,536 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$434,117 ▲ 56% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,838/mo
Total Housing Units55,358
Vacant Units2,566

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
52%
About Palmdale, CA

Palmdale is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 186,319 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.6 years.

Economically, Palmdale is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,535 is near the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Palmdale is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $434,117, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,837 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmdale is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (62.35%).

Palmdale, 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 Palmdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93550 79,929 $63,811 $378,700 $1,573 8.3% 20.8% 52.8%
93551 54,956 $110,850 $548,800 $2,263 5.8% 41.2% 77.2%
93552 43,903 $84,894 $414,600 $1,851 7.2% 21.4% 77.0%
93591 7,531 $60,903 $299,200 $1,463 7.1% 18.0% 76.3%

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