93285 ZIP Code — Wofford Heights, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93285 is located in Wofford Heights, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 54.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,465 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.

About ZIP code 93285

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 $156,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,545. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 93285 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,465

population

54.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93285 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93285

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93285. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wofford Heights	Acceptable
Wofford Heights	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93205 Bodfish (6.8 mi) 93226 Glennville (8.6 mi) 93240 Lake Isabella (10.6 mi) 93260 Posey (15.4 mi) 93238 Kernville (15.4 mi) 93287 Woody (15.7 mi) 93308 Bakersfield (19.2 mi) 93518 Caliente (19.3 mi) 93306 Bakersfield (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,465
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	54.40 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.6173
Longitude	-118.6098
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	73.2%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,465

Population

People per sq mi

60.7

Median age

$35,545

Median household income

$30,099

Per capita income

$156,500

Median home value

$791

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,935

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

110

45–54

112

161

55–59

183

131

60–64

150

267

65–74

303

123

75–84

140

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	173	7.0%
18 and over	2,292	93.0%
65 and over	995	40.4%
Median age	60.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

Other race 7.4%

Two or more races 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,135	77.2%
Hispanic or Latino	300	10.8%
Other race	205	7.4%
Two or more races	113	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 16.6%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	16.6%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$35,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 28.1%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,500
Median rent / month	$791
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	41.2%
Single-family detached	36.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	60.1%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	36.7%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	52.1%
3 bedrooms	29.6%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	47.7%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	18.4%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Wood	11.5%
Solar	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	396	29.8%
Cohabiting couple	77	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	293	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	562	42.3%
Households with children under 18	96	7.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	687	51.7%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	28.1%
Married	42.6%	38.5%
Separated	3.8%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	14.5%
Divorced	7.0%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 30.4%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	78	47.3%
High school	79	47.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.4%

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Public administration 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Retail trade 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Professional & management 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Construction 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.3%
Government	38.5%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	21.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 42.2%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 38.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	43.9%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	13.0%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	5.4%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	10.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.9%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	269	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.0%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.7%
Public insurance	67.4%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,449	99.4%
Spanish	97	4.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	97	4.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,308	93.6%
Born in same state	2,308	93.6%
Born in different state	1,600	64.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	157	6.4%
Not a US citizen	144	91.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	578	23.4%
Italian	464	18.8%
French	199	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	98	4%
German	42	1.7%
Norwegian	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.9%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93285

What city is ZIP code 93285 in?

ZIP code 93285 is primarily assigned to Wofford Heights, California.

What county is ZIP code 93285 in?

ZIP code 93285 falls within Kern County, California.

Does ZIP code 93285 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 93285 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93285?

26% of residents in ZIP code 93285 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93285?

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

Does ZIP code 93285 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 93285 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 93285 in?

ZIP code 93285 observes the PST timezone.