93516 ZIP Code — Boron, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93516 is located in Boron, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 28.57 square miles and serves a population of 2,583 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 93516

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $71,786. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 93516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,583

population

28.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boron	Acceptable
Boron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93524 Edwards (8 mi) 93523 Edwards (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,583
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	28.57 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.0188
Longitude	-117.6679
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,583

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$71,786

Median household income

$36,417

Per capita income

$101,400

Median home value

$1,071

Median monthly rent

57.1%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment

844

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

115

5–9

113

10–14

15–19

20–24

272

25–34

213

129

35–44

101

156

45–54

122

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

113

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	644	24.9%
18 and over	1,939	75.1%
65 and over	464	18.0%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.3%

Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

Two or more races 13.5%

Other race 6.8%

Black or African American 5.3%

Asian 5.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,539	51.3%
Hispanic or Latino	416	13.9%
Two or more races	404	13.5%
Other race	204	6.8%
Black or African American	158	5.3%
Asian	153	5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	122	4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 16.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	16.3%
Median income	$71,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.1%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,400
Median rent / month	$1,071
Owner occupied	57.1%
Renter occupied	42.9%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	65.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	57.4%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.3%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	39.1%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.5%
Electricity	30.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	371	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	130	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	300	30.1%
Female householder, no spouse	197	19.7%
Households with children under 18	226	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	386	38.7%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	30.6%
Married	37.5%	42.7%
Separated	6.4%	5.2%
Widowed	1.3%	6.0%
Divorced	24.0%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	3.1%
Kindergarten	7	1.0%
Elementary school	391	57.1%
High school	137	20.0%
College / grad school	129	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 18.4%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Agriculture & mining 15.2%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Retail trade 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 6.3%

Public administration 5.8%

Information 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	34.0%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.8%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	23.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 36.8%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 54.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	7.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.8%
Under 18	20.2%
18–64 years	26.4%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	55.5%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,448	94.8%
Spanish	172	7.0%
Other Indo-European	137	5.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.5%
Other languages	23	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,422	93.8%
Born in same state	2,247	87.0%
Born in different state	1,682	65.1%
Foreign born	175	6.8%
Naturalized citizen	161	6.2%
Not a US citizen	76	47.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	235	9.1%
French	235	9.1%
English	72	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	44	1.7%
Dutch	8	0.3%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93516

What city is ZIP code 93516 in?

ZIP code 93516 is primarily assigned to Boron, California.

What county is ZIP code 93516 in?

ZIP code 93516 falls within Kern County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93516?

26% of residents in ZIP code 93516 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93516 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 93516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 93516 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 93516 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93516?

The median home value in ZIP code 93516 is $101,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 93516 in?

ZIP code 93516 observes the PST timezone.