City

Wasco, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥27,266Population
💰$55,060Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂30.5Median Age
🏠$255,300Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓17.0%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.1% Female 41.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.9%Hispanic: 86.4%Black: 3.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.6%Race
White7.9%
Hispanic86.4%
Black3.8%
Asian0.8%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
36%
45–64
19%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.68
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads17.0% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma814 (6.8%)
HS Graduate4,947 (41.6%)
Some College1,951 (16.4%)
Associates2,167 (18.2%)
Bachelors690 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree1,326 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 6.8%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS6.8%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College16.4%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.7%Renter: 41.3%Tenure
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
45%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,060 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$255,300 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$996/mo
Total Housing Units6,848
Vacant Units549

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Wasco, CA

Wasco is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,266 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.5 years.

Economically, Wasco is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,060 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wasco is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $255,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $996 per month.

The population of Wasco is less-educated. 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (86.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wasco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93280 27,266 $55,060 $255,300 $996 7.3% 17.0% 58.7%