93581 ZIP Code — Tehachapi, CA
Kern County, California
ZIP code 93581 is located in Tehachapi, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 2.60 square miles and serves a population of 3,611 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.
About ZIP code 93581
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
3,611
population
2.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93581 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93581
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tehachapi | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,611 |
| Population density | 1,389 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.1322 |
| Longitude | -118.4484 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 661 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
3,611
Population
1,389
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$2,127
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
2.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
15–19
11
0
20–24
199
0
25–34
977
0
35–44
1,014
0
45–54
801
0
55–59
313
0
60–64
181
0
65–74
115
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 3,611 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 115 | 3.2% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37.7%
Hispanic or Latino
20.5%
Two or more races
15.6%
Black or African American
15%
Other race
9%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,715 | 37.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 933 | 20.5% |
| Two or more races | 711 | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 683 | 15% |
| Other race | 409 | 9% |
| Asian | 67 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.2% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.6% | 0.0% |
| Married | 15.5% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 23.4% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.9%
Some HS, no diploma
28.3%
HS graduate
27.5%
Some college, no degree
29.5%
Associate's degree
3.6%
Bachelor's degree
1.4%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 62.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 2.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 20 | 2.7% |
| High school | 272 | 36.4% |
| College / grad school | 456 | 61.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 162 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,611 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 531 | 14.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 521 | 14.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,899 | 80.3% |
| Born in same state | 2,853 | 79.0% |
| Born in different state | 2,346 | 65.0% |
| Foreign born | 46 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 712 | 19.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 172 | 24.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 290 | 8% |
| French | 179 | 5% |
| Arab | 36 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 18 | 0.5% |
| English | 14 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 9 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93581
What city is ZIP code 93581 in?
ZIP code 93581 is primarily assigned to Tehachapi, California.
What county is ZIP code 93581 in?
ZIP code 93581 falls within Kern County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 93581?
2% 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 population of ZIP code 93581?
ZIP code 93581 has an estimated population of 3,611 residents, with a density of 1,391 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 93581 in?
ZIP code 93581 observes the PST timezone.