93251 ZIP Code — Mc Kittrick, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93251 is located in Mc Kittrick, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 107.16 square miles and serves a population of 293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661/805.

About ZIP code 93251

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,300. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $68,750. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 93251 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

293
population
107.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93251 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93251

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City Status
Mc Kittrick Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
93206 Buttonwillow (8 mi) 93224 Fellows (10.3 mi) 93268 Taft (17.1 mi) 93249 Lost Hills (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 293
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 029
Geography
Land area 107.16 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.3661
Longitude -119.6196
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 661/805
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.3% 45.9% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 44.0% 29.9% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 2.7% 19.5% 26.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.6% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

293
Population
3
People per sq mi
31.2
Median age
$68,750
Median household income
$18,731
Per capita income
$231,300
Median home value
$594
Median monthly rent
43.8%
Home ownership
18.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
Unemployment
56
Housing units
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
9
16
5–9
19
9
10–14
11
13
15–19
14
15
20–24
17
15
25–34
17
26
35–44
29
15
45–54
17
5
55–59
5
5
60–64
5
6
65–74
7
2
75–84
3
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188027.3%
18 and over21372.7%
65 and over248.2%
Median age31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.9%
Two or more races 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Other race 1.7%
GroupCount%
White20857.9%
Two or more races7320.3%
Hispanic or Latino6618.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native61.7%
Other race61.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.3% 45.9% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 44.0% 29.9% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 2.7% 19.5% 26.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.6% 13.3%
Under $10k 12.5%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 2.5%
$25k–$35k 10.0%
$35k–$50k 7.5%
$50k–$75k 32.5%
$75k–$100k 18.8%
$100k–$150k 13.8%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.5%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k2.5%
$25k–$35k10.0%
$35k–$50k7.5%
$50k–$75k32.5%
$75k–$100k18.8%
$100k–$150k13.8%
$150k–$200k1.3%
Median income$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%
$50k–$100k 17.1%
$100k–$150k 11.4%
$150k–$200k 11.4%
$200k–$300k 11.4%
$300k–$500k 45.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$231,300
Median rent / month$594
Owner occupied43.8%
Renter occupied56.3%
Vacant20.8%
Single-family detached80.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.9%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.97

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.9%
2000–20096.9%
1990–19994.0%
1980–198913.9%
1970–197912.9%
1960–19692.0%
1950–19593.0%
1940–194916.8%
1939 or earlier34.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms31.7%
3 bedrooms36.6%
4 bedrooms28.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.5%
1 vehicle22.5%
2 vehicles40.0%
3 or more35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas50.0%
Electricity32.5%
Propane / LP gas16.3%
Wood1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5163.8%
Cohabiting couple45.0%
Male householder, no spouse45.0%
Female householder, no spouse2126.3%
Households with children under 183645.0%
Households with seniors (65+)1215.0%
Average household size3.59

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.4%43.4%
Married62.4%42.6%
Separated0.0%4.7%
Widowed2.2%3.1%
Divorced1.1%6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%
Some HS, no diploma 12.3%
HS graduate 28.8%
Some college, no degree 38.7%
Associate's degree 2.5%
Bachelor's degree 6.7%
Graduate / professional 1.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher78.5%
Bachelor's or higher8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool67.8%
Kindergarten1215.6%
Elementary school4051.9%
High school1013.0%
College / grad school911.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.7%
Retail trade 20.0%
Construction 16.5%
Professional & management 13.0%
Education & healthcare 11.3%
Other services 10.4%
Manufacturing 4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%
Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts10.4%
Service19.1%
Sales & office14.8%
Natural resources & construction33.9%
Production & transportation21.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.1%
Government9.6%
Self-employed10.4%
Unpaid family workers0.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.9%
Carpool0.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk13.9%
Work from home6.1%
Other means5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)23.8

Poverty

All people 18.8%
Under 18 years 32.5%
18 and over 13.6%
Married-couple families 3.9%
Female-led households 88.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security20.0%
Retirement income7.5%
Supplemental Security2.5%
Cash public assistance7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP27.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.6%
High blood pressure31.5%
High cholesterol32.1%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis24.3%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease9.5%
Cancer5.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.0%
Binge drinking17.4%
No physical activity28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.8%
Depression21.5%
Fair or poor health23.4%
Poor mental health18.4%
Poor physical health14.9%
No health insurance20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.8%
Visited dentist52.6%
Cholesterol screening87.3%
Teeth loss19.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans10.5%
Disability%
Any disability8.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.1%
65 and over20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.3%
Public insurance27.0%
No insurance3.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only27794.5%
Spanish4717.0%
Other Indo-European4717.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)22476.5%
Born in same state22275.8%
Born in different state19566.6%
Foreign born20.7%
Naturalized citizen6923.5%
Not a US citizen1927.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French3010.2%
Italian20.7%
AncestryCount%
Polish20.7%
Arab20.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.3%
Internet access93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93251

What city is ZIP code 93251 in?

ZIP code 93251 is primarily assigned to Mc Kittrick, California.

What county is ZIP code 93251 in?

ZIP code 93251 falls within Kern County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93251?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 93251 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 93251 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93251?

19% of residents in ZIP code 93251 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 93251?

ZIP code 93251 has an estimated population of 293 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 93251 in?

ZIP code 93251 observes the PST timezone.

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