93555 ZIP Code
Ridgecrest, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 93555 |
| City/Town: | Ridgecrest |
| County: | Kern |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,490 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,824 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,226 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,622 |
| Median Home Value: | $222,800 |
| Land Area: | 78.1 sq miles
202.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5824, -117.6836 |
Population Information (93555 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,490 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,046 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,444 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,402 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,341 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,596 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,290 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,824 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,763 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,809 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,362 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,254 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,820 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,645 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,726 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 658 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (93555 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $222,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,139 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,622 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,234 | 90.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,388 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,295 | 62.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,939 | 37.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (93555 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,037 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 650 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,447 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,604 | 20.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,108 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,125 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,673 | 21.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,430 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (93555 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,824 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,437 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,645 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,226 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (93555 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,821 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,839 | 91.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,374 | 9.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,676 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,617 | 47.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,526 | 47.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 682 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (93555 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,397 | 72.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,446 | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 251 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,142 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 98 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,909 | 8.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,247 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,487 | 13.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,851 | 20.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,537 | 16.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 158 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,156 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (93555 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 728 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 488 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 870 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 735 | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,139 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,126 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,725 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,651 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,244 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,528 | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (93555 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,022 | 79.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,374 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 40 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 326 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 247 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,263 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (93555 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 341 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 592 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 562 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 47 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,143 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 763 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 184 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 435 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,623 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,603 | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 970 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 522 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 4,054 | 29.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (93555 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.6% | 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 (93555 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,453 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,738 | 70.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,551 | 40.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,360 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (93555 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,984 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,569 | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,634 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 863 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 436 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,747 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (93555 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,584 | 65.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 566 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 860 | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 798 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 401 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 53 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 332 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,961 | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 67 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (93555 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 480 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 878 | 6.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,150 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,019 | 34.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,962 | 27.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,392 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,307 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 289 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 112 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (93555 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 222 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 786 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,433 | 23.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,386 | 50.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,617 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 178 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (93555 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,105 | 76.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 356 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,319 | 17.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 252 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 93 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (93555 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 907 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,354 | 32.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,228 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,745 | 20.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (93555 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 544 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 514 | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,114 | 13.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,035 | 12.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,046 | 36.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,577 | 19.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 377 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 88 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (93555 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,498 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $462 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,139 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (93555 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,234 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,851 | 44.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,641 | 20.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,123 | 23.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,363 | 25.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,251 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,725 | 28.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (93555 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,126 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,538 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,497 | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 313 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,515 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,981 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (93555 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,013 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 797 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 331 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,085 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,763 | 19.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,037 | 22.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (93555 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,182 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,096 | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,813 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,964 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 433 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,728 | 55.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,803 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (93555 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,107 | 83.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,186 | 15.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,855 | 55.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,838 | 35.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 545 | 10.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 493 | 9.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (93555 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,233 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 347 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,257 | 650.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,257 | 650.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,257 | 650.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 42 | 12.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 75 | 21.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 108 | 31.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,011 | 291.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 377 | 108.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (93555 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,088 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,499 | 85.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,589 | 14.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,553 | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 283 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 649 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 104 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (93555 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,234 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,476 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
Ridgecrest, CA93555