93243 ZIP Code — Lebec, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93243 is located in Lebec, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 163.41 square miles and serves a population of 977 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.

About ZIP code 93243

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 $343,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 93243 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

977

population

163.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93243 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lebec	Acceptable
Lebec	Acceptable
Lebec	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93015 Fillmore (17.9 mi) 91384 Castaic (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	977
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	163.41 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	34.6655
Longitude	-118.9314
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	57.9%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

977

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

Median household income

$31,157

Per capita income

$343,200

Median home value

$2,147

Median monthly rent

55.8%

Home ownership

35.0%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

559

Housing units

41.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

131

65–74

117

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	12.9%
18 and over	851	87.1%
65 and over	278	28.5%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.1%

Asian 18.4%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	663	62.1%
Asian	196	18.4%
Two or more races	92	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	90	8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 13.7%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 23.2%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	13.7%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	23.2%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	1.2%
$100k–$150k	1.8%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 45.9%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$343,200
Median rent / month	$2,147
Owner occupied	55.8%
Renter occupied	44.2%
Vacant	35.5%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.8%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	30.1%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.3%
Electricity	21.2%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	300	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	58	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	144	28.6%
Households with children under 18	63	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	37.7%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	16.5%
Married	73.3%	60.3%
Separated	0.0%	13.5%
Widowed	1.3%	6.9%
Divorced	1.1%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 11.2%

Some college, no degree 34.5%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 32.2%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	41.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	65	61.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	40	38.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 24.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Construction 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Professional & management 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	2.0%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 35.0%

Under 18 years 88.7%

18 and over 27.1%

Married-couple families 16.7%

Female-led households 87.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	8.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	45.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.8%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	923	94.5%
Spanish	96	10.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	90	9.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	726	74.3%
Born in same state	726	74.3%
Born in different state	618	63.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	251	25.7%
Not a US citizen	170	67.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	146	14.9%
Polish	32	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	1.4%
Arab	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93243

What city is ZIP code 93243 in?

ZIP code 93243 is primarily assigned to Lebec, California.

What county is ZIP code 93243 in?

ZIP code 93243 falls within Kern County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93243?

35% of residents in ZIP code 93243 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93243 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 93243 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93243?

The median home value in ZIP code 93243 is $343,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 93243?

ZIP code 93243 has an estimated population of 977 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 93243 in?

ZIP code 93243 observes the PST timezone.