93240 ZIP Code — Lake Isabella, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93240 is located in Lake Isabella, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 57.95 square miles and serves a population of 5,470 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 93240

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $28,909. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 93240 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,470

population

57.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Isabella	Acceptable
Lake Isabella	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93205 Bodfish (5.5 mi) 93238 Kernville (8 mi) 93285 Wofford Heights (10.6 mi) 93283 Weldon (14.9 mi) 93226 Glennville (16.4 mi) 93518 Caliente (16.5 mi) 93255 Onyx (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,470
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	57.95 sq mi
Water area	5.65 sq mi
Latitude	35.6198
Longitude	-118.4205
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	61.7%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,470

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$28,909

Median household income

$23,143

Per capita income

$189,100

Median home value

$1,018

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

27.6%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

2,397

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

151

Under 5

157

5–9

397

10–14

410

15–19

100

20–24

253

25–34

261

269

35–44

277

234

45–54

242

195

55–59

201

334

60–64

345

360

65–74

371

313

75–84

324

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,385	25.3%
18 and over	4,085	74.7%
65 and over	1,408	25.7%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 6.3%

Two or more races 5.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,559	77.5%
Hispanic or Latino	413	7%
Other race	371	6.3%
Two or more races	328	5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	119	2%
Asian	75	1.3%
Black or African American	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 25.8%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	25.8%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$28,909

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 10.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,100
Median rent / month	$1,018
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	53.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	32.6%
1960–1969	21.9%
1950–1959	18.0%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	44.1%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.7%
Electricity	28.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	20.7%
No fuel used	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	970	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	195	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	482	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	799	32.7%
Households with children under 18	641	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,133	46.3%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	30.1%
Married	50.1%	45.9%
Separated	5.6%	1.6%
Widowed	6.0%	16.7%
Divorced	12.3%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 33.5%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	105	9.0%
Kindergarten	42	3.6%
Elementary school	745	64.2%
High school	169	14.6%
College / grad school	100	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.2%

Retail trade 13.7%

Public administration 9.6%

Construction 8.0%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 3.4%

Professional & management 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 27.6%

Under 18 years 41.8%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 55.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	11.5%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	290	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.2%
Public insurance	72.6%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,162	94.4%
Spanish	147	2.8%
Other Indo-European	133	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,256	96.1%
Born in same state	5,241	95.8%
Born in different state	4,346	79.5%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	214	3.9%
Not a US citizen	66	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	929	17%
French	645	11.8%
Italian	496	9.1%
Polish	136	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	54	1%
German	32	0.6%
Dutch	17	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93240

What city is ZIP code 93240 in?

ZIP code 93240 is primarily assigned to Lake Isabella, California.

What county is ZIP code 93240 in?

ZIP code 93240 falls within Kern County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93240?

28% of residents in ZIP code 93240 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93240 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 93240 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93240?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 93240 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 93240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 93240 in?

ZIP code 93240 observes the PST timezone.