Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -7.68 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 398 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,806 (25.2%) |
| Some College | 3,446 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 5,199 (22.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,236 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,970 (25.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,149 ▲ 13% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $377,400 ▲ 35% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,299/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 13,876 |
| Vacant Units | 1,592 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Tehachapi is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 34,626 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.39 years.
Economically, Tehachapi is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,149 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Tehachapi is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $377,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,299 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Tehachapi is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.72%).
Tehachapi, CA offers residents above-average earning potential 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 | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93561 | 31,179 | $86,149 | $377,400 | $1,299 | 6.5% | 38.3% | 79.0% |