Zip code 93241: Lamont, California

Q: What city is zip code 93241?

93241 is assigned to Lamont, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 93241 in?

93241 is in Kern County, California.

Q: What is the population of 93241?

About 15,250 people live in 93241, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 93241?

The median household income in 93241 is $33,417.

Q: What zip codes are near 93241?

The closest zip codes to 93241 are 93307, 93303, 93380, 93383, 93385.

Residential delivery areaKern CountyPacific Time

Population

15,250

Median household income

$33K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$212K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$962/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.1 sq mi

3,021 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 93241

93241 is an urban zip code in Lamont, California (Kern County), covering 5.1 sq mi of land. About 15,250 people live here, or 3,021 per square mile. The median resident is 31.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $33,417 a year, about 41% of the national median of $80,734. 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $211,900, or 6.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 43% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $962 a month.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.6 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; transportation and moving goods; and education. 93% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 93241 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate38.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CA 12%46th of 1,666 in CA
Residents under 1831.7%
98th
U.S. 22% · CA 22%87th of 1,688 in CA
Unemployment rate12.1%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CA 6.6%164th of 1,681 in CA
Foreign-born residents43.2%
96th
U.S. 14.1% · CA 27%120th of 1,688 in CA
Rent-burdened renters63.9%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CA 55.3%302nd of 1,610 in CA
Uninsured rate15.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · CA 6.6%77th of 1,675 in CA
Population density3,021/sq mi
67th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CA 252/sq mi626th of 1,688 in CA
Income inequality (Gini)0.444
58th
U.S. 0.483 · CA 0.489765th of 1,651 in CA
Housing vacancy6.8%
51st
U.S. 10.1% · CA 7.5%817th of 1,664 in CA
Average commute24.6 min
40th
U.S. 26.4 min · CA 28.7 min1,115th of 1,584 in CA
Self-employed workers7.9%
31st
U.S. 10% · CA 11.4%1,300th of 1,678 in CA
Population15,250
23rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · CA 39,287,377899th of 1,688 in CA
Median home value$211,900
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · CA $734,7001,538th of 1,586 in CA
Median gross rent$962
18th
U.S. $1,413 · CA $2,0361,391st of 1,464 in CA
Homeownership rate43.4%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CA 55.9%1,346th of 1,662 in CA
Residents 65 and older9.9%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · CA 15.7%1,499th of 1,688 in CA
Median age31.5
7th
U.S. 38.9 · CA 37.91,522nd of 1,687 in CA
Broadband access81.2%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CA 93.5%1,520th of 1,662 in CA
Diversity index10
4th
U.S. 61.4 · CA 69.71,634th of 1,688 in CA
Veterans1.6%
4th
U.S. 6.2% · CA 4.3%1,490th of 1,686 in CA
Work from home3.1%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · CA 17.2%1,554th of 1,680 in CA
Healthcare workers4.8%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · CA 9.4%1,409th of 1,678 in CA
Median household income$33,417
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CA $99,1221,555th of 1,575 in CA
Government workers6%
2nd
U.S. 14.5% · CA 14.8%1,576th of 1,678 in CA
Per capita income$14,242
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CA $49,5131,646th of 1,685 in CA
Bachelor's degree or higher4.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CA 37.1%1,637th of 1,687 in CA
Median earnings per worker$22,149
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CA $52,6431,615th of 1,658 in CA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · CA 4.4%1,430th of 1,678 in CA

Measure	93241	Kern	CA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CA
Poverty rateWeakness	38.2%	19.1%	12%	12.5%	99th	46th of 1,666
Residents under 18	31.7%	28.6%	22%	22%	98th	87th of 1,688
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.1%	8.6%	6.6%	5.2%	97th	164th of 1,681
Foreign-born residents	43.2%	20.2%	27%	14.1%	96th	120th of 1,688
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	63.9%	56.4%	55.3%	51.1%	91st	302nd of 1,610
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.4%	7.8%	6.6%	8.4%	89th	77th of 1,675
Population density	3,021/sq mi	113/sq mi	252/sq mi	95/sq mi	67th	626th of 1,688
Income inequality (Gini)	0.444	0.458	0.489	0.483	58th	765th of 1,651
Housing vacancy	6.8%	7.2%	7.5%	10.1%	51st	817th of 1,664
Average commute	24.6 min	24.4 min	28.7 min	26.4 min	40th	1,115th of 1,584
Self-employed workers	7.9%	9.7%	11.4%	10%	31st	1,300th of 1,678
Population	15,250	915,075	39,287,377	334,922,499	23rd	899th of 1,688
Median home value	$211,900	$338,300	$734,700	$332,700	23rd	1,538th of 1,586
Median gross rent	$962	$1,300	$2,036	$1,413	18th	1,391st of 1,464
Homeownership rateWeakness	43.4%	60.1%	55.9%	65.2%	11th	1,346th of 1,662
Residents 65 and older	9.9%	11.9%	15.7%	17.2%	8th	1,499th of 1,688
Median age	31.5	32.7	37.9	38.9	7th	1,522nd of 1,687
Broadband accessWeakness	81.2%	91.6%	93.5%	91%	6th	1,520th of 1,662
Diversity index	10	58.8	69.7	61.4	4th	1,634th of 1,688
Veterans	1.6%	4.9%	4.3%	6.2%	4th	1,490th of 1,686
Work from home	3.1%	7.5%	17.2%	15.1%	3rd	1,554th of 1,680
Healthcare workers	4.8%	8.8%	9.4%	9.7%	3rd	1,409th of 1,678
Median household incomeWeakness	$33,417	$70,210	$99,122	$80,734	2nd	1,555th of 1,575
Government workers	6%	18.2%	14.8%	14.5%	2nd	1,576th of 1,678
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,242	$29,699	$49,513	$44,673	1st	1,646th of 1,685
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.2%	18.8%	37.1%	35.7%	1st	1,637th of 1,687
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$22,149	$40,347	$52,643	$49,666	1st	1,615th of 1,658
Tech workers	0%	1.9%	4.4%	3.8%	1st	1,430th of 1,678

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

26%

5–17

12%

18–24

11%

25–34

14%

35–44

10%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.5

Under 18

31.7%

65 and over

9.9%

Race and ethnicity

White3%
Black0.8%
Hispanic95%
Asian1%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial0.1%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

43.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

92%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

0.3%

Households

Households: 4,332
Average household size: 3.5
Family households: 80.8%
Married couples: 43.7%
Living alone: 13.5%
Veterans (of adults): 1.6%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.6%

Median household income

93241

$33,417

Kern Co.

$70,210

California

$99,122

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,242

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

38.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.444

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

93241

$211,900

Kern Co.

$338,300

California

$734,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

93241

$962

Kern Co.

$1,300

California

$2,036

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,646
Owner-occupied: 43.4%
Vacant: 6.8%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 4.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 63.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.9%
Home value to income: 6.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

0.2%

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

30%

20–29

33%

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

44%

Transportation and moving

12%

Education

Construction and repair

Sales

Healthcare

Production

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Management

Business and finance

Police and fire

Legal and social services

0.2%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Industries

Agriculture and mining

49%

Retail

10%

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

0.5%

Information

0.4%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.4%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$22,149

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	93241	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$32,903	$74,888
Service	$24,850	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,786	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$20,371	$49,199
Production and transportation	$24,563	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

59%

High school

23%

Some college

10%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.3%

High school graduate or higher: 40.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.3%
Households with broadband: 81.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49.4%
No internet access: 17.7%
Without health insurance: 15.4%
Limited-English households: 40.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Lamont
State: California
County: Kern County
Center point: 35.2453° N, 118.9053° W
Land area: 5.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Weedpatch (unincorporated)51% of zip
Lamont (unincorporated)50% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 93241

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
93307	Bakersfield, CA	2 mi	85,945	$56,446	$272,100
93303	Bakersfield, CA · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
93380	Bakersfield, CA · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
93383	Bakersfield, CA · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
93385	Bakersfield, CA · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
93386	Bakersfield, CA · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
93387	Bakersfield, CA · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
93388	Bakersfield, CA · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
93389	Bakersfield, CA · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
93390	Bakersfield, CA · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
93304	Bakersfield, CA	9.3 mi	51,037	$50,790	$240,900
93203	Arvin, CA	9.3 mi	20,712	$49,217	$264,900

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Questions about 93241

What city is zip code 93241?

93241 is assigned to Lamont, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 93241 in?

93241 is in Kern County, California.

What is the population of 93241?

About 15,250 people live in 93241, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 93241 in?

93241 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 93241?

The median household income in 93241 is $33,417.

What zip codes are near 93241?

The closest zip codes to 93241 are 93307, 93303, 93380, 93383, 93385.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 93241, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.