93543 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 93543, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

93543 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers South Antelope Valley, with a total population of 13,793 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 93543 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 93543.

The estimated population of people living in 93543 is 13,793, with a median age of 34.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 93543 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,793
 -5.56% -6.48%
2020
14,605
+1.48%
-
2019
14,392
 -4.91% -
2018
15,135
+2.62%
-
2017
14,748
 - -

Population of 93543 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 93543 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
18.5%
21.9%
 -15.53%
Black/African American
2.6%
9%
 -71.11%
Native
1%
0.5%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
75.8%
65.4%
 +15.90%
Asian
1%
0.9%
 +11.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
2%
 -45.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 93543 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 93543 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 93543 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 93543 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.7 +5.15% 34.8 +0.58% 34.5 +10.58%
2020 33 -5.98% 34.6 0% 31.2 -14.05%
2019 35.1 +8.67% 34.6 +6.13% 36.3 +14.15%
2018 32.3 +4.87% 32.6 +0.62% 31.8 +7.8%
2017 30.8 - 32.4 - 29.5 -

The median age of the 93543 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 93543 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 9 911 -6.16% 1,320 -1.12% 842 1,245
10 to 19 1,187 +16.69% 1,438 -26.41% 1,340 1,081
20 to 29 1,229 -11.76% 1,164 -38.87% 1,008 721
30 to 39 810 -0.2% 955 -8.85% 804 867
40 to 49 857 -22.29% 640 +50.82% 676 1,003
50 to 59 1,039 +4.74% 852 0.1% 1,087 829
60 to 69 746 2.12% 772 -13.34% 725 660
70+ 322 +59.59% 506 1.7% 471 434

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 93543 zip code is $61,936.00.

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 93543.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,802.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,036.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,964.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 93543 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 93543, 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 93543 is currently $72,475.00.

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.

1.71% of households in 93543 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 93543 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 93543 is $19,526.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 93543 by the total population of 93543.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 93543 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 93543 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
    2.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.46%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 93543 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 93543 zip over the age of 16 is 10,142.

Of those people, a total of 54.30% 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 93543 is 49.50%.

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 93543 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 857 15.40% 6.10%
20 to 24 years 1,022 86.10% 13.00%
25 to 29 years 707 93.20% 15.20%
30 to 34 years 729 61.70% 13.10%
35 to 44 years 1,440 68.70% 9.50%
45 to 54 years 2,279 63.90% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 818 58.20% 6.10%
60 to 64 years 813 34.70% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 848 20.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 629 2.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 93543. 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 4,876 52.00% 10.30%
Black or African American 289 62.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 104 40.40% 66.70%
Asian 135 10.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 3,558 63.20% 8.40%
Two or more races 1,180 41.50% 1.60%
Hispanic or Latino 7,208 56.30% 7.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,287 50.90% 14.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 93543 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 93543 is 5,023, with median earnings of $36,414.00.

Women in 93543 are earning approximately 79.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,023 $36,414.00
Male 3,227 $39,690.00
Female 1,796 $31,473.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 93543 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 175 $65,486.00
Business and Financial 93 $47,036.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 116 $67,105.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 48 $0.00
Community and Social Service 90 $65,673.00
Legal 37 $0.00
Educational and Library 161 $19,866.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $32,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 73 $34,673.00
Healthcare Support 312 $29,295.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 89 $33,477.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 252 $19,286.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 289 $33,878.00
Personal Care and Service 138 $10,625.00
Sales 468 $15,946.00
Office and Administrative Support 540 $45,923.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $37,679.00
Construction and Extraction 946 $42,096.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 300 $34,457.00
Production 296 $37,745.00
Transportation and Material Moving 407 $58,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 93543 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 93543.

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 143 $82,621.00 32 $18,125.00
Business and Financial 40 $0.00 53 $55,046.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $50,000.00 62 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 48 $0.00
Community and Social Service 64 $0.00 26 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 37 $0.00
Educational and Library 47 $18,527.00 114 $42,931.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $0.00 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 66 $34,464.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 292 $29,936.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 89 $33,477.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 116 $18,036.00 136 $30,673.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 222 $34,744.00 67 $13,875.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $0.00 93 $12,188.00
Sales 267 $15,524.00 201 $18,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 164 $46,346.00 376 $44,676.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 946 $42,096.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 300 $34,457.00 0 $0.00
Production 215 $39,730.00 81 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 372 $59,167.00 35 $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 3,573 households in 93543, with an average household size of 3.86 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 3,066 families living in the 93543 zip code with an average family size of 4.15 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 93543:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,346 300 420 507
Average Household Size 4.1 4.18 4.93 1.65
Total Families 2,346 300 420 0
Average Household Size 4.1 4.04 4.48 0

Poverty

Of the 3,066 families living in 93543, 19.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 93543:

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 3,828 housing units in 93543.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,573 93.34%
Vacant 255 6.66%

25.99% of the total 3,828 housing units in 93543 are rental units. This is approximately 995 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,425 are occupied by the owner - or 63.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 93543 is $1,406.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 93543 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
    153
  • Less than $500
    16
  • $500 to $999
    118
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    447
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    303
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    111
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 93543 is $266,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 93543 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    49
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    101
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    185
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    205
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,040
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    758
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    78
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 93543. The chart below shows the number of properties in 93543 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    144
  • 1940 to 1949
    44
  • 1950 to 1959
    398
  • 1960 to 1969
    212
  • 1970 to 1979
    439
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,737
  • 1990 to 1999
    574
  • 2000 to 2009
    262
  • 2010 to 2013
    18
  • 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 93543 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    113
  • 1 vehicle available
    638
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,022
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,800

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 93543 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 93543 that commute to work in a particular way.

43.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 93543.

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
    13
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    203
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    84
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    300
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,127
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    312
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    466
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    37
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    289
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    284
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,038
  • 90 or more minutes
    630

Summary

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