93531 ZIP Code — Keene, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93531 is located in Keene, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 19.49 square miles and serves a population of 425 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.

About ZIP code 93531

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $319,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,481. 51% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 93531 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

425

population

19.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93531 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93531

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keene	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93561 Tehachapi (9.6 mi) 93518 Caliente (13.5 mi) 93203 Arvin (15.3 mi) 93241 Lamont (17.7 mi) 93307 Bakersfield (17.7 mi) 93306 Bakersfield (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	425
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	19.49 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.2465
Longitude	-118.6007
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	17.2%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	14.2%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

425

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$105,481

Median household income

$53,831

Per capita income

$319,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

281

Housing units

58.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	10.1%
18 and over	382	89.9%
65 and over	146	34.4%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Asian 6.8%

Group	Count	%
White	396	93.2%
Asian	29	6.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.2%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	14.2%	4.6%	13.3%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 35.2%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 27.5%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	35.2%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	27.5%
Median income	$105,481

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 27.2%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 30.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$319,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	38.1%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	27.6%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	36.4%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	77.6%
4 bedrooms	2.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.0%
2 vehicles	68.1%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.4%
Electricity	33.5%
Propane / LP gas	40.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	74.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	28	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	18	9.9%
Households with children under 18	39	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	63.7%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.5%	22.5%
Married	70.8%	67.9%
Separated	8.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.6%
Divorced	10.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 11.2%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 45.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	58.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	38.2%
High school	14	18.4%
College / grad school	33	43.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Public administration 18.6%

Agriculture & mining 16.1%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Wholesale trade 8.5%

Retail trade 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Construction 5.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.3%
Government	35.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	22.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	50.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.6%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	425	100.0%
Spanish	54	12.7%
Other Indo-European	54	12.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	345	81.2%
Born in same state	345	81.2%
Born in different state	257	60.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	80	18.8%
Not a US citizen	80	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	17.4%
French	68	16%
Italian	37	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	4.2%
Polish	10	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93531

What city is ZIP code 93531 in?

ZIP code 93531 is primarily assigned to Keene, California.

What county is ZIP code 93531 in?

ZIP code 93531 falls within Kern County, California.

Does ZIP code 93531 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 93531 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 93531 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 93531 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93531 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 93531 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93531?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 93531 in?

ZIP code 93531 observes the PST timezone.