93249 ZIP Code — Lost Hills, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93249 is located in Lost Hills, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 203.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.

About ZIP code 93249

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $156,000. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $41,534. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 73% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 93249 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

1,996

population

203.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93249 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93249

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lost Hills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93251 Mc Kittrick (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,996
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	203.25 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	35.6148
Longitude	-119.7976
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	67.4%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,996

Population

People per sq mi

25.2

Median age

$41,534

Median household income

$14,145

Per capita income

$156,000

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

32.5%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

193

Housing units

2.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

5–9

133

10–14

116

123

15–19

106

20–24

159

25–34

139

115

35–44

100

144

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	749	37.5%
18 and over	1,247	62.5%
65 and over	95	4.8%
Median age	25.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.4%

White 28.6%

Two or more races 25.5%

Other race 10%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	1,095	35.4%
White	885	28.6%
Two or more races	787	25.5%
Other race	308	10%
Asian	16	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.4%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 20.0%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	20.0%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$41,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 38.6%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,000
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	32.5%
Renter occupied	67.5%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	40.7%
Large apartment buildings	11.5%
Mobile homes	36.2%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	15.6%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	13.1%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	38.5%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	43.8%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	15.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.4%
Electricity	50.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Solar	1.5%
No fuel used	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	297	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	126	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	88	16.3%
Households with children under 18	299	55.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	12.8%
Average household size	3.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	38.3%
Married	48.4%	49.5%
Separated	6.7%	7.0%
Widowed	2.0%	2.9%
Divorced	0.4%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 56.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 22.2%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 1.1%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	35.3%
Bachelor's or higher	2.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	5.3%
Kindergarten	29	3.9%
Elementary school	394	52.6%
High school	175	23.4%
College / grad school	111	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 59.7%

Retail trade 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Education & healthcare 3.1%

Other services 2.7%

Construction 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.9%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	56.3%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.8%
Government	0.7%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	16.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 30.6%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 12.8%

Female-led households 42.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	5.2%
Retirement income	1.5%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	23.4%
High cholesterol	25.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	13.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	2.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	30.1%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	38.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.1%
Visited dentist	37.6%
Cholesterol screening	78.3%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.8%
Under 18	0.1%
18–64 years	2.7%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.7%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,843	92.3%
Spanish	1,353	73.4%
Other Indo-European	1,353	73.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,082	54.2%
Born in same state	1,082	54.2%
Born in different state	1,036	51.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	914	45.8%
Not a US citizen	131	14.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.1%
Internet access	61.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93249

What city is ZIP code 93249 in?

ZIP code 93249 is primarily assigned to Lost Hills, California.

What county is ZIP code 93249 in?

ZIP code 93249 falls within Kern County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 93249?

Approximately 73% of households in ZIP code 93249 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 93249 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 93249 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 93249 mostly rentals?

68% of occupied units in ZIP code 93249 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93249?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 93249 in?

ZIP code 93249 observes the PST timezone.