93523 ZIP Code — Edwards, CA
Kern County, California
ZIP code 93523 is located in Edwards, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 37.85 square miles and serves a population of 3,867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.
About ZIP code 93523
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,600. Renters make up the majority at 78%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $64,018.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
3,867
population
37.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93523 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93523
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Edwards | Acceptable |
| Edwards | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93516 Boron (12.6 mi)
93524 Edwards (15.7 mi)
93501 Mojave (17.5 mi)
93501 Mojave (17.5 mi)
93535 Lancaster (18.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,867 |
| Population density | 102 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 37.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.9831 |
| Longitude | -117.8858 |
| 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 | 37.6% | 45.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 29.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 19.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 4.6% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
3,867
Population
102
People per sq mi
25.5
Median age
$64,018
Median household income
$26,086
Per capita income
$94,600
Median home value
$2,012
Median monthly rent
22.4%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
Unemployment
601
Housing units
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
341
Under 5
266
244
5–9
190
216
10–14
169
88
15–19
69
144
20–24
113
649
25–34
505
275
35–44
214
84
45–54
65
28
55–59
22
66
60–64
51
28
65–74
21
11
75–84
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,540 | 39.8% |
| 18 and over | 2,327 | 60.2% |
| 65 and over | 68 | 1.8% |
| Median age | 25.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.2%
Two or more races
17%
Hispanic or Latino
11.4%
Black or African American
9.8%
Other race
5%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,323 | 53.2% |
| Two or more races | 743 | 17% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 500 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 428 | 9.8% |
| Other race | 220 | 5% |
| Asian | 131 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.6% | 45.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 29.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 19.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 4.6% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
13.0%
$35k–$50k
17.2%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $64,018 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.0%
$50k–$100k
41.5%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k–$300k
8.5%
$300k–$500k
3.3%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,600 |
| Median rent / month | $2,012 |
| Owner occupied | 22.4% |
| Renter occupied | 77.6% |
| Vacant | 21.3% |
| Single-family detached | 57.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.2% |
| 3 or more | 18.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.6% |
| Electricity | 24.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 762 | 62.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 51 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 173 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 229 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 723 | 59.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 60 | 4.9% |
| Average household size | 3.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 16.8% |
| Married | 61.9% | 72.8% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 4.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
18.6%
Some college, no degree
34.5%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
Graduate / professional
15.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 109 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 48 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 715 | 51.2% |
| High school | 138 | 9.9% |
| College / grad school | 386 | 27.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.7%
Public administration
16.6%
Retail trade
12.9%
Professional & management
10.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Construction
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Information
1.4%
Other services
1.2%
Finance & real estate
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.3% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 16.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.2% |
| Government | 32.0% |
| Self-employed | 12.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
23.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 5.9% |
| Retirement income | 8.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 22.1% |
| High cholesterol | 23.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 16.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 20.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 185 | 11.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 21.5% |
| 65 and over | 54.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 23.0% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,260 | 84.3% |
| Spanish | 45 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 15 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 30 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,648 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 3,461 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 1,605 | 41.5% |
| Foreign born | 187 | 4.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 219 | 5.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 106 | 48.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 475 | 12.3% |
| French | 242 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 188 | 4.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 69 | 1.8% |
| English | 48 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93523
What city is ZIP code 93523 in?
ZIP code 93523 is primarily assigned to Edwards, California.
What county is ZIP code 93523 in?
ZIP code 93523 falls within Kern County, California.
Is ZIP code 93523 mostly rentals?
78% of occupied units in ZIP code 93523 are renter-occupied.
Is ZIP code 93523 family-oriented?
40% of residents in ZIP code 93523 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 93523 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 93523 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93523?
The median home value in ZIP code 93523 is $94,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 93523 in?
ZIP code 93523 observes the PST timezone.