93252 ZIP Code — Maricopa, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93252 is located in Maricopa, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 446.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.

About ZIP code 93252

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $50,333. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 93252 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,680

population

446.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93252 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93252

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maricopa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93225 Frazier Park (12.7 mi) 93268 Taft (13.2 mi) 93311 Bakersfield (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,680
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	446.54 sq mi
Water area	6.09 sq mi
Latitude	34.9936
Longitude	-119.3497
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	68.0%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,680

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$50,333

Median household income

$23,335

Per capita income

$164,500

Median home value

$943

Median monthly rent

55.0%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

493

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

159

35–44

101

100

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	424	25.2%
18 and over	1,256	74.8%
65 and over	327	19.5%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.1%

Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

Two or more races 9.7%

Other race 7.4%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,321	68.1%
Hispanic or Latino	261	13.4%
Two or more races	188	9.7%
Other race	144	7.4%
Asian	27	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$50,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,500
Median rent / month	$943
Owner occupied	55.0%
Renter occupied	45.0%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	67.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.6%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	46.4%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.0%
Electricity	47.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Wood	3.9%
Solar	1.0%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	363	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	47	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	84	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	128	20.6%
Households with children under 18	190	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	36.0%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	23.3%
Married	54.4%	57.2%
Separated	0.9%	0.5%
Widowed	2.2%	9.3%
Divorced	2.9%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.7%
Kindergarten	41	10.7%
Elementary school	212	55.4%
High school	88	23.0%
College / grad school	28	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.4%

Retail trade 13.3%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Other services 8.9%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Professional & management 7.4%

Public administration 7.0%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Construction 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	25.2%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 17.5%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	27.6%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	17.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	22.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.8%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.0%
Public insurance	58.3%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,597	95.1%
Spanish	208	13.0%
Other Indo-European	193	12.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,412	84.0%
Born in same state	1,409	83.9%
Born in different state	1,177	70.1%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	268	16.0%
Not a US citizen	119	44.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	142	8.5%
French	137	8.2%
Arab	52	3.1%
English	15	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	5	0.3%
German	4	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93252

What city is ZIP code 93252 in?

ZIP code 93252 is primarily assigned to Maricopa, California.

What county is ZIP code 93252 in?

ZIP code 93252 falls within Kern County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93252?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93252?

19% of residents in ZIP code 93252 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93252?

The median home value in ZIP code 93252 is $164,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 93252?

ZIP code 93252 has an estimated population of 1,680 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 93252 in?

ZIP code 93252 observes the PST timezone.