93280 ZIP Code
Wasco, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 93280 |
| City/Town: | Wasco |
| County: | Kern |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,356 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,021 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,587 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,973 |
| Median Home Value: | $226,500 |
| Land Area: | 316.0 sq miles
818.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6522, -119.4464 |
Population Information (93280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,356 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,125 | 58.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,231 | 41.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,964 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,468 | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,101 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,250 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,581 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,163 | 22.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,875 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,882 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,328 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 939 | 3.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,317 | 4.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 345 | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 143 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (93280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $226,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $925 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,973 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,387 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 586 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,777 | 59.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,610 | 40.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (93280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,992 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,674 | 21.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,635 | 15.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,569 | 32.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,332 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 775 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 726 | 4.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 281 | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 62.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 5.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (93280 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,021 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,596 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,558 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,587 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (93280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,950 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,064 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 886 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,540 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,964 | 87.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 811 | 8.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 280 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (93280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,085 | 40.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,168 | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 313 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 267 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,614 | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 9,900 | 36.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,247 | 52.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 23,533 | 86.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 22,130 | 80.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 272 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,118 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (93280 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 312 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 826 | 12.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 525 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 508 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,184 | 18.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,124 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 787 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 707 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 200 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 214 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (93280 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,023 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,550 | 17.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 112 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 212 | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (93280 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 2,997 | 33.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 337 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 651 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 333 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 820 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 591 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 155 | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 659 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,361 | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 639 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 205 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 263 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (93280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (93280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,953 | 76.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,833 | 39.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,060 | 40.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,078 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (93280 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,957 | 77.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,780 | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 491 | 7.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 259 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 276 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,286 | 20.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (93280 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,239 | 75.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 136 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 84 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 190 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 112 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 69 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 760 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 383 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (93280 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 936 | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 955 | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,012 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 642 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 627 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 762 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,028 | 14.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 419 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 581 | 8.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (93280 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 273 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 445 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,721 | 24.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,485 | 50.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 976 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 73 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (93280 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,727 | 58.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 131 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,341 | 36.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 23 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 64 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 95 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (93280 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 206 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,381 | 37.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,332 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,468 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (93280 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 146 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 191 | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 282 | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 581 | 15.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,897 | 50.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 515 | 13.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 112 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 53 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (93280 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,434 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $348 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $925 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.99 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.04 | 2.38 |
Households (93280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,387 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,485 | 54.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,783 | 27.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 905 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,392 | 21.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,098 | 48.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,418 | 22.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (93280 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,966 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,546 | 50.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,742 | 36.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 399 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 890 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,649 | 20.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (93280 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,500 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 247 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 611 | 8.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,373 | 45.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,615 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,654 | 22.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (93280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,999 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 417 | 2.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,031 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,647 | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 168 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,023 | 62.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 456 | 27.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (93280 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,936 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,058 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 852 | 27.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,120 | 69.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 60 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 86 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (93280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,370 | 70.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 250 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,986 | 3194.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,986 | 3194.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,986 | 3194.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 6 | 2.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,758 | 3103.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (93280 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,392 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,508 | 29.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 17,884 | 70.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 17,528 | 69.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 45 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 199 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 112 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (93280 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,387 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,960 | 77.7% | 89.4% |
Wasco, CA93280