93518 ZIP Code — Caliente, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93518 is located in Caliente, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 324.31 square miles and serves a population of 894 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.

About ZIP code 93518

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,429. 53% 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. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 93518 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

894

population

324.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93518 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93518

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93518. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Caliente	Acceptable
Caliente	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93531 Keene (13.5 mi) 93205 Bodfish (14 mi) 93561 Tehachapi (16.3 mi) 93283 Weldon (16.4 mi) 93240 Lake Isabella (16.5 mi) 93285 Wofford Heights (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	894
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	324.31 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	35.3809
Longitude	-118.4275
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	50.8%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

894

Population

People per sq mi

62.1

Median age

$56,429

Median household income

$34,438

Per capita income

$257,100

Median home value

$1,418

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

19.0%

Unemployment

550

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	11.4%
18 and over	792	88.6%
65 and over	411	46.0%
Median age	62.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Black or African American 2.6%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	780	82.6%
Two or more races	70	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	50	5.3%
Black or African American	25	2.6%
Other race	15	1.6%
Asian	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$56,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 31.1%

$300k–$500k 26.0%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,100
Median rent / month	$1,418
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	31.9%
Single-family detached	48.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	28.3%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.9%
2 bedrooms	39.3%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	7.9%
Propane / LP gas	47.1%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	29.4%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	212	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	24	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	65	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	117	28.0%
Households with children under 18	51	12.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	278	66.5%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	16.2%
Married	54.6%	52.2%
Separated	7.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.2%
Divorced	13.0%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	5.3%
Elementary school	51	44.7%
High school	38	33.3%
College / grad school	19	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Retail trade 14.8%

Public administration 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Construction 6.1%

Professional & management 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Information 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	4.3%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.2%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	22.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	0.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	17.0%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.8

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 29.4%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.1%
Retirement income	40.7%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	66.4%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	18.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	887	99.2%
Spanish	17	1.9%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	1.1%
Other languages	4	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	865	96.8%
Born in same state	860	96.2%
Born in different state	618	69.1%
Foreign born	5	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	29	3.2%
Not a US citizen	26	89.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	140	15.7%
Italian	112	12.5%
French	108	12.1%
Dutch	22	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	2%
German	12	1.3%
English	10	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93518

What city is ZIP code 93518 in?

ZIP code 93518 is primarily assigned to Caliente, California.

What county is ZIP code 93518 in?

ZIP code 93518 falls within Kern County, California.

Does ZIP code 93518 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 93518 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 93518 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 93518 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 93518 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 93518 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93518 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 93518 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 93518 in?

ZIP code 93518 observes the PST timezone.