City

Wofford Heights, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kern County  ·  California

👥2,415Population
💰$39,844Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂59.7Median Age
🏠$202,800Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓19.8%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊13.9%Unemployment▲ 184% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 18.8%Other: 0.8%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic18.8%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
4%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
41%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.78
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads19.8% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment13.9% ▲ 184% above avg
HS Graduate834 (44.6%)
Some College247 (13.2%)
Associates417 (22.3%)
Bachelors115 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree255 (13.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
HS Grad44.6%
Some College13.2%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,844 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$202,800 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units2,225
Vacant Units868

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
51%
About Wofford Heights, CA

Wofford Heights is a city in California, located in Kern County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,415 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.7 years.

Economically, Wofford Heights is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,844 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wofford Heights is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $921 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wofford Heights is less-educated. 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wofford Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93285 2,415 $39,844 $202,800 $921 13.9% 19.8% 73.2%