93536 ZIP Code — Lancaster, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 93536 is located in Lancaster, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 254.36 square miles and serves a population of 72,131 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.
About ZIP code 93536
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $450,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $97,418.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
72,131
population
254.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93536 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93536
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lancaster | Acceptable |
| Lancaster | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93532 Lake Hughes (3.5 mi)
91390 Santa Clarita (13.9 mi)
93560 Rosamond (15.1 mi)
91384 Castaic (15.9 mi)
93551 Palmdale (17 mi)
93534 Lancaster (19.1 mi)
91354 Valencia (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 72,131 |
| Population density | 284 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 254.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7255 |
| Longitude | -118.4848 |
| 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 | 29.8% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.3% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
72,131
Population
284
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$97,418
Median household income
$37,692
Per capita income
$450,800
Median home value
$1,813
Median monthly rent
68.0%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
17,048
Housing units
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,470
Under 5
2,217
1,809
5–9
1,624
2,990
10–14
2,684
2,863
15–19
2,570
2,200
20–24
1,975
5,360
25–34
4,812
5,643
35–44
5,066
4,953
45–54
4,446
2,450
55–59
2,200
2,256
60–64
2,026
3,092
65–74
2,775
1,339
75–84
1,202
584
85+
525
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,992 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 55,139 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 9,517 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.2%
Hispanic or Latino
18.1%
Two or more races
12.8%
Black or African American
10.8%
Other race
8.6%
Asian
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,929 | 44.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,891 | 18.1% |
| Two or more races | 11,254 | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 9,490 | 10.8% |
| Other race | 7,557 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 3,952 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 834 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.8% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.3% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
14.9%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k+
12.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.0% |
| $200k+ | 12.1% |
| Median income | $97,418 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
6.0%
$300k–$500k
55.8%
$500k–$1M
30.7%
$1M+
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $450,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,813 |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 83.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 34.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.9% |
| Electricity | 11.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,091 | 52.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,583 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,848 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,350 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,329 | 36.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,959 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.98 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.1% | 30.6% |
| Married | 46.0% | 47.5% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
26.8%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,019 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 794 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 6,977 | 36.3% |
| High school | 4,753 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 5,669 | 29.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Public administration
9.7%
Professional & management
9.1%
Retail trade
9.0%
Construction
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Other services
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.8% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.0% |
| Government | 24.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
15.1%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
28.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.9% |
| High cholesterol | 27.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 17.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.7% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,266 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.5% |
| No insurance | 3.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 67,444 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 5,340 | 7.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,672 | 5.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 484 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 688 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 61,814 | 85.7% |
| Born in same state | 60,767 | 84.2% |
| Born in different state | 50,027 | 69.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,047 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,317 | 14.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,532 | 63.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,122 | 5.7% |
| Italian | 3,683 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 1,797 | 2.5% |
| Polish | 547 | 0.8% |
| English | 452 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 139 | 0.2% |
| German | 127 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 108 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 28 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.7% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93536
What part of Lancaster is ZIP code 93536?
ZIP code 93536 covers a portion of Lancaster, California, within Los Angeles County.
What county is ZIP code 93536 in?
ZIP code 93536 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93536?
The median home value in ZIP code 93536 is $450,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 93536?
ZIP code 93536 has an estimated population of 72,131 residents, with a density of 284 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 93536?
The median household income in ZIP code 93536 is $97,418, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 93536 in?
ZIP code 93536 observes the PST timezone.