93238 ZIP Code — Kernville, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93238 is located in Kernville, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 109.62 square miles and serves a population of 866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 93238

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 $244,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,563. 56% 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 54 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

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

Overall, ZIP code 93238 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

866

population

109.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93238 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93238

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93238. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kernville	Acceptable
Kernville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93240 Lake Isabella (8 mi) 93205 Bodfish (12.8 mi) 93285 Wofford Heights (15.4 mi) 93255 Onyx (15.6 mi) 93226 Glennville (17.2 mi) 93283 Weldon (18 mi) 93260 Posey (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	866
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	109.62 sq mi
Water area	6.98 sq mi
Latitude	35.7285
Longitude	-118.3724
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	72.8%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

866

Population

People per sq mi

59.8

Median age

$41,563

Median household income

$21,236

Per capita income

$244,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.8%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

17.8%

Unemployment

788

Housing units

60.3%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	220	25.4%
18 and over	646	74.6%
65 and over	357	41.2%
Median age	59.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Asian 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	824	94%
Asian	22	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.3%
Other race	11	1.3%
Black or African American	8	0.9%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.8%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 15.0%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 39.0%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	15.0%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	39.0%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$100k–$150k	0.5%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$41,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 16.7%

$1M+ 17.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.8%
Renter occupied	1.3%
Vacant	49.6%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	34.6%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	19.7%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	18.4%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.8%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	10.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.3%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	17.5%
Wood	27.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	154	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	33	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	27	6.8%
Female householder, no spouse	186	46.5%
Households with children under 18	63	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	272	68.0%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	3.7%	14.6%
Married	65.2%	39.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	42.2%
Divorced	29.5%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 11.3%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 40.0%

Graduate / professional 20.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.7%
Bachelor's or higher	60.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	137	97.2%
High school	2	1.4%
College / grad school	2	1.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 23.6%

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.5%

Professional & management 16.5%

Retail trade 8.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Construction 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	76.0%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	3.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	3.0%
Self-employed	22.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	54.4

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.0%
Retirement income	9.8%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	41.8%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	11.9%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.0%
Public insurance	71.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	785	90.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	844	97.5%
Born in same state	844	97.5%
Born in different state	393	45.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.5%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	119	13.7%
Italian	47	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93238

What city is ZIP code 93238 in?

ZIP code 93238 is primarily assigned to Kernville, California.

What county is ZIP code 93238 in?

ZIP code 93238 falls within Kern County, California.

Does ZIP code 93238 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 93238 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 93238 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 93238 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93238 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 93238 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93238?

60% 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 93238 in?

ZIP code 93238 observes the PST timezone.