93283 ZIP Code — Weldon, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93283 is located in Weldon, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 261.11 square miles and serves a population of 2,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760.

About ZIP code 93283

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,143. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 47% of workers work from home.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 93283 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,416

population

261.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93283 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93283

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93283. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weldon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93255 Onyx (9.7 mi) 93240 Lake Isabella (14.9 mi) 93518 Caliente (16.4 mi) 93238 Kernville (18 mi) 93205 Bodfish (18 mi) 93527 Inyokern (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,416
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	261.11 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	35.5157
Longitude	-118.1888
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,416

Population

People per sq mi

59.6

Median age

$43,143

Median household income

$27,562

Per capita income

$115,700

Median home value

$1,105

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

37.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,471

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

35–44

45–54

201

55–59

168

60–64

511

65–74

426

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	367	15.2%
18 and over	2,049	84.8%
65 and over	1,031	42.7%
Median age	59.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,231	87.3%
Hispanic or Latino	141	5.5%
Other race	118	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	1.3%
Two or more races	33	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 25.5%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	25.5%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$43,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,700
Median rent / month	$1,105
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	35.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	63.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	34.5%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	54.8%
3 bedrooms	23.2%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.7%
Electricity	8.8%
Propane / LP gas	22.7%
Wood	27.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	359	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	90	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	433	36.9%
Female householder, no spouse	290	24.7%
Households with children under 18	227	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	661	56.4%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	29.5%
Married	35.9%	34.7%
Separated	7.6%	3.5%
Widowed	6.2%	5.5%
Divorced	16.2%	26.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 27.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	149	45.3%
High school	99	30.1%
College / grad school	81	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 27.9%

Retail trade 20.7%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Professional & management 13.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Other services 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	27.6%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.9%
Government	29.1%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	47.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.5

Poverty

All people 37.4%

Under 18 years 89.9%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 35.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	266	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.9%
Public insurance	73.4%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,332	96.5%
Spanish	23	1.0%
Other Indo-European	23	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,066	85.5%
Born in same state	2,049	84.8%
Born in different state	1,368	56.6%
Foreign born	17	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	350	14.5%
Not a US citizen	350	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	471	19.5%
Italian	351	14.5%
French	243	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	32	1.3%
English	17	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93283

What city is ZIP code 93283 in?

ZIP code 93283 is primarily assigned to Weldon, California.

What county is ZIP code 93283 in?

ZIP code 93283 falls within Kern County, California.

Does ZIP code 93283 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 93283 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93283?

37% of residents in ZIP code 93283 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 93283 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 93283 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 93283 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 93283 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 93283 in?

ZIP code 93283 observes the PST timezone.