City

Weldon, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥2,129Population
💰$33,100Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂57.4Median Age
🏠$143,900Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 10.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic10.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
28%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty35.0% ▲ 250% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
HS Graduate657 (41.8%)
Some College165 (10.5%)
Associates184 (11.7%)
Bachelors454 (28.9%)
Graduate Degree113 (7.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 28.9%Graduate: 7.2%Edu
HS Grad41.8%
Some College10.5%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors28.9%
Graduate7.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$143,900 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,007/mo
Total Housing Units1,292
Vacant Units300

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
37%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
53%
About Weldon, CA

Weldon is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,129 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.4 years.

Economically, Weldon is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,100 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Weldon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,007 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Weldon is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Weldon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93283 2,129 $33,100 $143,900 $1,007 6.9% 36.1% 82.1%