93203 ZIP Code — Arvin, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93203 is located in Arvin, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 172.03 square miles and serves a population of 20,781 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.

About ZIP code 93203

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $47,991. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 39% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 93203 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

20,781

population

172.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arvin	Acceptable
Arvin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93307 Bakersfield (6.7 mi) 93241 Lamont (11.1 mi) 93313 Bakersfield (13.2 mi) 93531 Keene (15.3 mi) 93304 Bakersfield (19 mi) 93561 Tehachapi (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,781
Population density	121 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	172.03 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	35.1145
Longitude	-118.8183
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	661

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

20,781

Population

121

People per sq mi

25.1

Median age

$47,991

Median household income

$15,663

Per capita income

$229,300

Median home value

$1,063

Median monthly rent

51.8%

Home ownership

27.9%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

2,813

Housing units

4.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,029

Under 5

973

1,046

5–9

989

1,171

10–14

1,108

1,060

15–19

1,003

1,013

20–24

959

1,497

25–34

1,417

1,384

35–44

1,310

1,054

45–54

998

446

55–59

421

371

60–64

351

379

65–74

359

162

75–84

154

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,485	36.0%
18 and over	13,296	64.0%
65 and over	1,181	5.7%
Median age	25.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.8%

Hispanic or Latino 32.2%

Other race 18.4%

Two or more races 14%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	10,345	33.8%
Hispanic or Latino	9,868	32.2%
Other race	5,653	18.4%
Two or more races	4,277	14%
Asian	204	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	167	0.5%
Black or African American	135	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 20.6%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	20.6%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$47,991

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 52.3%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,300
Median rent / month	$1,063
Owner occupied	51.8%
Renter occupied	48.2%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	4.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.7%
Electricity	48.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	1.8%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,895	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	444	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	521	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	982	20.3%
Households with children under 18	3,022	62.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	794	16.4%
Average household size	4.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.4%	42.7%
Married	45.4%	47.7%
Separated	1.0%	2.3%
Widowed	1.8%	3.7%
Divorced	2.4%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 39.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	46.1%
Bachelor's or higher	4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	302	4.1%
Kindergarten	335	4.6%
Elementary school	3,513	47.9%
High school	1,665	22.7%
College / grad school	1,512	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 45.4%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Retail trade 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 4.7%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 3.4%

Public administration 1.6%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.7%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	48.3%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	22.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 27.9%

Under 18 years 40.3%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 18.0%

Female-led households 48.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.2%
Retirement income	6.9%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	26.1%
High cholesterol	26.5%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	17.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	3.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	38.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	30.8%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	36.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.2%
Visited dentist	39.6%
Cholesterol screening	80.9%
Teeth loss	26.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.0%
Public insurance	61.3%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,779	90.4%
Spanish	7,386	39.3%
Other Indo-European	7,282	38.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	61	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,416	69.4%
Born in same state	14,237	68.5%
Born in different state	13,668	65.8%
Foreign born	179	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	6,365	30.6%
Not a US citizen	1,816	28.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	439	2.1%
French	45	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	0.1%
Polish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.3%
Internet access	92.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93203

What city is ZIP code 93203 in?

ZIP code 93203 is primarily assigned to Arvin, California.

What county is ZIP code 93203 in?

ZIP code 93203 falls within Kern County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93203?

Approximately 39% of households in ZIP code 93203 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 93203 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 93203 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93203?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93203?

28% of residents in ZIP code 93203 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 93203 in?

ZIP code 93203 observes the PST timezone.