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Kern County
Bodfish, CA
93205
93205 ZIP Code — Bodfish, CA
Kern County, California
ZIP code 93205 is located in
Bodfish ,
California ,
within Kern County .
It covers approximately 23.21 square miles and serves a population of
2,320 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 661 .
About ZIP code 93205
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $27,215. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 93205 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,320
Population density
100 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
23.21 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
35.5750
Longitude
-118.5010
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
661
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.0%
45.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
16.2%
29.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
7.7%
19.5%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.6%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$27,215
Median household income
$139,000
Median home value
$1,030
Median monthly rent
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 535 23.1% 18 and over 1,785 76.9% 65 and over 558 24.1% Median age 41.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Group Count % White 1,861 73.6% Two or more races 223 8.8% Hispanic or Latino 210 8.3% Other race 191 7.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 45 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.0%
45.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
16.2%
29.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
7.7%
19.5%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.6%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.7% $10k–$15k 12.5% $15k–$25k 19.7% $25k–$35k 14.0% $35k–$50k 15.5% $50k–$75k 10.7% $75k–$100k 7.5% $100k–$150k 6.7% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $27,215
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $139,000 Median rent / month $1,030 Owner occupied 59.8% Renter occupied 40.2% Vacant 20.2% Single-family detached 44.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 47.2% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 9.2% 1990–1999 3.0% 1980–1989 18.5% 1970–1979 37.7% 1960–1969 13.2% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 3.5% 1939 or earlier 3.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 3.5% 2 bedrooms 53.8% 3 bedrooms 32.3% 4 bedrooms 8.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.8% 1 vehicle 50.3% 2 vehicles 21.7% 3 or more 26.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 10.1% Electricity 34.2% Propane / LP gas 26.8% Wood 24.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 504 56.2% Cohabiting couple 56 6.2% Male householder, no spouse 142 15.8% Female householder, no spouse 195 21.7% Households with children under 18 269 30.0% Households with seniors (65+) 409 45.6% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.0% 11.9% Married 62.4% 52.3% Separated 7.0% 1.5% Widowed 2.7% 23.1% Divorced 2.0% 11.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.4%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.8% Bachelor's or higher 14.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 2.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 304 64.8% High school 109 23.2% College / grad school 45 9.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
50.7%
Public administration
14.7%
Finance & real estate
12.4%
Professional & management
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 62.3% Service 17.1% Sales & office 12.4% Natural resources & construction 4.5% Production & transportation 3.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.0% Government 31.8% Self-employed 7.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.7% Carpool 22.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.2% Work from home 3.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
36.1%
Female-led households
72.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.8% Retirement income 23.0% Supplemental Security 19.0% Cash public assistance 17.3% Food stamps / SNAP 35.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 41.4% High cholesterol 40.4% Diabetes 16.1% Heart disease 11.7% Stroke 5.7% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 33.9% Kidney disease 5.0% Pulmonary disease 14.0% Cancer 8.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.2% Binge drinking 14.4% No physical activity 28.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 25.1% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 17.2% No health insurance 12.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.6% Visited dentist 54.3% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 20.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 106 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 24.9% Under 18 30.3% 18–64 years 20.4% 65 and over 29.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.1% Public insurance 70.5% No insurance 3.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,198 94.7% Spanish 109 5.0% Other Indo-European 109 5.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,249 96.9% Born in same state 2,226 95.9% Born in different state 1,764 76.0% Foreign born 23 1.0% Naturalized citizen 71 3.1% Not a US citizen 71 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 542 23.4% Arab 504 21.7%
Ancestry Count % English 100 4.3% Italian 52 2.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.7% Internet access 85.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93205
What city is ZIP code 93205 in?
ZIP code 93205 is primarily assigned to Bodfish, California.
What county is ZIP code 93205 in?
ZIP code 93205 falls within Kern County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93205?
51% of residents in ZIP code 93205 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 93205 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 93205 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 93205?
15% 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 median household income in ZIP code 93205?
The median household income in ZIP code 93205 is $27,215, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 93205 in?
ZIP code 93205 observes the PST timezone.
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