93527 ZIP Code — Inyokern, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93527 is located in Inyokern, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 350.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 93527

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 $276,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,759.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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 93527 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

1,734
population
350.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93527 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93527

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Inyokern Acceptable
Inyokern Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
93255 Onyx (10.9 mi) 93283 Weldon (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,734
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 029
Geography
Land area 350.22 sq mi
Water area 0.26 sq mi
Latitude 35.7214
Longitude -117.9473
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 760/442
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.1% 45.9% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 29.9% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 19.5% 26.4%
Over $200k 8.7% 4.6% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,734
Population
5
People per sq mi
57.2
Median age
$82,759
Median household income
$38,150
Per capita income
$276,000
Median home value
$828
Median monthly rent
85.0%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
13.3%
Unemployment
964
Housing units
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
29
Under 5
51
34
5–9
58
14
10–14
25
58
15–19
99
19
20–24
32
11
25–34
18
62
35–44
108
62
45–54
107
79
55–59
137
108
60–64
185
80
65–74
139
60
75–84
102
21
85+
36
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1836821.2%
18 and over1,36678.8%
65 and over43825.3%
Median age57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%
Two or more races 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Other race 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
GroupCount%
White1,49983.3%
Two or more races19610.9%
Hispanic or Latino663.7%
Other race261.4%
Asian130.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.1% 45.9% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 24.0% 29.9% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 19.5% 26.4%
Over $200k 8.7% 4.6% 13.3%
Under $10k 4.5%
$10k–$15k 7.5%
$15k–$25k 11.3%
$25k–$35k 9.7%
$35k–$50k 5.7%
$50k–$75k 8.8%
$75k–$100k 20.9%
$100k–$150k 14.1%
$150k–$200k 13.6%
$200k+ 3.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.5%
$10k–$15k7.5%
$15k–$25k11.3%
$25k–$35k9.7%
$35k–$50k5.7%
$50k–$75k8.8%
$75k–$100k20.9%
$100k–$150k14.1%
$150k–$200k13.6%
$200k+3.8%
Median income$82,759

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%
$50k–$100k 10.5%
$100k–$150k 2.7%
$150k–$200k 26.2%
$200k–$300k 11.4%
$300k–$500k 24.9%
$500k–$1M 15.3%
$1M+ 6.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$276,000
Median rent / month$828
Owner occupied85.0%
Renter occupied15.0%
Vacant25.0%
Single-family detached61.5%
Large apartment buildings0.5%
Mobile homes35.9%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.5%
2000–200913.7%
1990–199914.4%
1980–198935.8%
1970–197918.9%
1960–19691.4%
1950–19596.9%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier6.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom3.9%
2 bedrooms39.7%
3 bedrooms46.0%
4 bedrooms5.2%
5+ bedrooms4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.4%
1 vehicle23.1%
2 vehicles34.4%
3 or more38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas21.5%
Electricity17.4%
Propane / LP gas17.8%
Wood26.2%
Solar6.4%
No fuel used3.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28835.4%
Cohabiting couple263.2%
Male householder, no spouse749.1%
Female householder, no spouse42652.3%
Households with children under 1814517.8%
Households with seniors (65+)31238.3%
Average household size2.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.8%23.4%
Married61.8%30.0%
Separated0.0%3.6%
Widowed3.3%13.5%
Divorced14.1%29.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.8%
HS graduate 28.1%
Some college, no degree 25.3%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 24.6%
Graduate / professional 7.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.0%
Bachelor's or higher31.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool72.1%
Kindergarten6519.5%
Elementary school7522.5%
High school12136.3%
College / grad school6519.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 27.6%
Retail trade 18.9%
Professional & management 10.9%
Education & healthcare 9.7%
Construction 8.8%
Other services 8.3%
Finance & real estate 7.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%
Manufacturing 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.2%
Service10.3%
Sales & office15.3%
Natural resources & construction18.6%
Production & transportation16.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.1%
Government35.8%
Self-employed1.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone91.1%
Carpool7.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.7

Poverty

All people 16.1%
Under 18 years 17.9%
18 and over 15.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security24.8%
Retirement income35.7%
Supplemental Security4.4%
Cash public assistance2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP13.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.5%
High blood pressure34.5%
High cholesterol40.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis27.8%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.8%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.6%
Binge drinking16.0%
No physical activity20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.5%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health16.1%
Poor mental health14.5%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.5%
Visited dentist66.3%
Cholesterol screening93.2%
Teeth loss11.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans18713.8%
Disability%
Any disability28.1%
Under 184.6%
18–64 years23.2%
65 and over58.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.0%
Public insurance45.2%
No insurance4.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,65495.4%
Spanish221.3%
Other Indo-European171.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages50.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,67596.6%
Born in same state1,67596.6%
Born in different state1,22570.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen593.4%
Not a US citizen59100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian59734.4%
French38822.4%
AncestryCount%
Irish1056.1%
Polish744.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.9%
Internet access91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93527

What city is ZIP code 93527 in?

ZIP code 93527 is primarily assigned to Inyokern, California.

What county is ZIP code 93527 in?

ZIP code 93527 falls within Kern County, California.

Does ZIP code 93527 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 93527 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 93527 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 93527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93527?

16% of residents in ZIP code 93527 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93527 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 93527 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 93527 in?

ZIP code 93527 observes the PST timezone.

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