The ZIP Code 93280 is associated with the city of Wasco in California in Kern County. The 93280 ZIP Code has a median age of 29.8 years, and 9.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 21% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $39,429. In this California region, approximately 57.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $12,880. The current population estimate is 28,138.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 93280 is $39,429, while the region's mean household income is $50,748. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $12,880. The per capita income in ZIP Code 93280 of $12,880 is approximately 65.15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,955. An estimated 20.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately120% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.3% of the population in 93280 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.2% of 93280 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 93280, 57.2% of the population graduated high school, while 3.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 24.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.3% in this Kern County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 24.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 18.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.8% |
| Associate's degree | 4.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 93280, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 81.7% of 93280 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 93280 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.6%), followed by Some other race (9.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 9.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 93280, an estimated 21.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Kern County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 93280 are younger than average. The median age of 29.8 years in ZIP Code 93280 is approximately 21.78% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.1% of the population in 93280 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 93280 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 93280 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 31.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 93280 is high blood pressure, as approximately 28.0% of adults 18 and older in this Kern County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 16.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 10.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 93280 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 71.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 71.7% of those 18 and above in 93280 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 93280 include obesity (40.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (37.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 71.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 60.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 53.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 71.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 42.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| Current smoking | 20.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 33.3% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.3% |
In 93280, 44.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.3 minutes. Approximately 35.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 93280 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 9.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 93280 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 35.7% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.1% |
| Retail trade | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 9.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 93280, 28.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 69.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% 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 | 28.4% |
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 93280, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 93280 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kern County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 52 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 42 |
| Debt collection | 8 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 3 |
| Other | 6 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 64 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 11 |
| Unable to get your credit report or credit score | 10 |
| Improper use of your report | 9 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 4 |
| Other | 17 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 93280 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 49.51% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 6.53% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 93280 | 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 93280 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.67 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.03 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.27 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.91 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.86 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 7.06 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.09 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.48 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.36 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.58 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.48 | 1.78 | 5.46 |