93252 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93252, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93252 is a zip code in Kern County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County, California, which covers West Kern CCD, Atascadero CCD, Cuyama CCD, and Los Padres, with a total population of 1,646 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 93252 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93252.

The estimated population of people living in 93252 is 1,646, with a median age of 35.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93252 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,646
 -48.24% -48.37%
2020
3,180
+27.81%
-
2019
2,488
 -9.13% -
2018
2,738
 -14.12% -
2017
3,188
 - -

Population of 93252 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93252 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
53.5%
34%
 +57.35%
Black/African American
0%
1.7%
 -100.00%
Native
1.1%
1.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
39.1%
56.5%
 -30.80%
Asian
1.7%
3.8%
 -55.26%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
2.9%
 +58.62%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93252 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 93252 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93252 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93252 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.8 -5.54% 35.1 -6.65% 37.9 -3.32%
2020 37.9 -2.57% 37.6 -3.34% 39.2 +0.77%
2019 38.9 -1.52% 38.9 -1.02% 38.9 -5.58%
2018 39.5 -1.5% 39.3 -1.26% 41.2 -1.67%
2017 40.1 - 39.8 - 41.9 -

The median age of the 93252 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 93252 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 151 -13.72% 86 +75.49% 113 150
10 to 19 79 +49.55% 159 2.22% 117 118
20 to 29 352 -84.08% 70 +12.05% 88 72
30 to 39 647 -97.92% 47 +106.52% 142 90
40 to 49 578 -113.35% 80 +59.69% 118 99
50 to 59 334 -102.78% 147 -6.81% 83 114
60 to 69 205 -16.09% 91 6.17% 132 78
70+ 93 -74.96% 69 +61.43% 33 99

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93252 zip code is $46,215.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 93252.

  • Under 25
    $48,125.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,833.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,172.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93252 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 93252, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 93252 is currently $60,740.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.06% of households in 93252 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 93252 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    40.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93252 is $21,168.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93252 by the total population of 93252.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93252 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93252 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    0.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    67.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.17%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93252 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93252 zip over the age of 16 is 1,230.

Of those people, a total of 55.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 93252 is 50.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 93252 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 82 26.80% 27.30%
20 to 24 years 66 66.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 94 79.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 149 78.50% 27.40%
35 to 44 years 176 68.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 214 77.10% 7.30%
55 to 59 years 107 52.30% 14.30%
60 to 64 years 55 49.10% 25.90%
65 to 74 years 220 25.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 67 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93252. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 966 53.80% 12.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 28 42.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 117 66.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 101 55.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 443 57.60% 8.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 674 51.90% 12.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93252 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 93252 is 619, with median earnings of $30,045.00.

Women in 93252 are earning approximately 60.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 619 $30,045.00
Male 378 $34,688.00
Female 241 $20,848.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93252 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 41 $110,114.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $38,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $76,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00
Healthcare Support 35 $20,446.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $19,688.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 15 $5,938.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $11,875.00
Sales 112 $20,893.00
Office and Administrative Support 18 $44,167.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 52 $25,357.00
Construction and Extraction 66 $63,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $51,406.00
Production 28 $20,227.00
Transportation and Material Moving 18 $43,214.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93252 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 93252.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 34 $92,000.00 7 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 17 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $0.00 16 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 35 $20,446.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 20 $19,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $0.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 70 $21,875.00 42 $20,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 18 $44,167.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $36,875.00 21 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 58 $58,750.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 28 $51,094.00 4 $0.00
Production 28 $20,227.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 18 $43,214.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 565 households in 93252, with an average household size of 2.9 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 410 families living in the 93252 zip code with an average family size of 3.38 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 93252:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 376 9 25 155
Average Household Size 3.38 3.56 4.44 1.46
Total Families 376 9 25 0
Average Household Size 3.32 3.56 4.16 0

Poverty

Of the 410 families living in 93252, 10.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93252:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 765 housing units in 93252.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 565 73.86%
Vacant 200 26.14%

23.40% of the total 765 housing units in 93252 are rental units. This is approximately 179 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 335 are occupied by the owner - or 43.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93252 is $899.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93252 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    51
  • Less than $500
    13
  • $500 to $999
    87
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    68
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93252 is $151,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93252 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    51
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    84
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    30
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    66
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    49
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    36
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    19
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93252. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93252 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    144
  • 1940 to 1949
    45
  • 1950 to 1959
    114
  • 1960 to 1969
    69
  • 1970 to 1979
    168
  • 1980 to 1989
    131
  • 1990 to 1999
    27
  • 2000 to 2009
    37
  • 2010 to 2013
    30
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 93252 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    18
  • 1 vehicle available
    169
  • 2 vehicles available
    230
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    148

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93252 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93252 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93252.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    64
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    88
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    72
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    35
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    73
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    82
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    5
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    69
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    4
  • 90 or more minutes
    27

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 93252 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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