The ZIP Code 93249 is associated with the city of Lost Hills in California in Kern County. The 93249 ZIP Code has a median age of 24.0 years, and 3.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 23% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $33,875. In this California region, approximately 40.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $12,211. The current population estimate is 1,875.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 93249 is $33,875, while the region's mean household income is $42,751. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $12,211. The per capita income in ZIP Code 93249 of $12,211 is approximately 66.96% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,955. An estimated 22.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately137.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.2% of the population in 93249 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 19.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 93249 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 23.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 93249, 40.3% of the population graduated high school, while 1.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 51.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.1% in this Kern County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 51.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.4% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 93249, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 96.9% of 93249 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 93249 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.0%), followed by Some other race (6.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 6.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 93249, an estimated 21.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 13.0% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Kern County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 8.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 93249 are younger than average. The median age of 24.0 years in ZIP Code 93249 is approximately 37.01% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 64.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 3.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.9% of the population in 93249 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 93249 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 12.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 12.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 6.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 1.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 93249 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 29.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 93249 is high blood pressure, as approximately 24.6% of adults 18 and older in this Kern County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 13.6% |
| High blood pressure | 24.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 2.5% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 93249 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 67.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 62.8% of those 18 and above in 93249 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 93249 include obesity (41.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (37.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 62.8% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 56.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 50.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 67.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 37.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| Current smoking | 20.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 37.4% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.0% |
In 93249, 67.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.2 minutes. Approximately 67.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 93249 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 13.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 93249 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 67.4% |
| Construction | 0.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.0% |
| Retail trade | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.1% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 93249, 11.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 88.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kern County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 11.7% |
| Spanish | 88.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 93249 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 51.21% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 5.46% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 93249 | 15.59¢/kWh | 14.08¢/kWh | 8.98¢/kWh |
| California | 31.23¢/kWh | 23.61¢/kWh | 18.07¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 93249 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.26 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.93 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.07 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 7.09 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.18 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.47 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.39 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.39 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.23 | 1.78 | 5.46 |