ZIP Code 93550 Demographics & Data

Palmdale, CA (ZIP Code 93550) Data

California

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 93550

The ZIP Code 93550 is associated with the city of Palmdale in California in Los Angeles County. Approximately 21% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $45,918. The ZIP Code 93550 has a median age of approximately 29.1 years, with 11.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this California region, approximately 67.9% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $17,074. The current population estimate is 77,506.

Population in 93550

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 93550 is 77,506.

Palmdale, CA

The 93550 ZIP Code is associated with Palmdale, CA in Los Angeles County.

Area Codes associated with 93550

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 93550 include 661.

Sunrise / Sunset in 93550

Sunrise: 6:57 am
Sunset: 7:02 pm
Sunrise in 93550 6:57 am
Sunrise in 93550 7:02 pm

Weather forecast for 93550

Overnight's forecast for 93550: Clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values as low as 21. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Current air quality in 93550

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 93550 Fair

Internet in 93550

An estimated 82.6% of households in ZIP Code 93550 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 90.4% have a computer.

Gender in 93550

Females make up an estimated 51.7% of the overall population in ZIP Code 93550, while males comprise about 48.3%.

Health Insurance in 93550

Approximately 19.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 93550 (Palmdale, CA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 93550

The median household income in ZIP Code 93550 is $45,918, while the region's mean household income is $58,411. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,074. The per capita income in ZIP Code 93550 of $17,074 is approximately 53.8% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,955. An estimated 21.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately125.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.7% of the population in 93550 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.5% of 93550 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 93550

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.4%
$200,000 or more per year 1.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 93550

In ZIP Code 93550, 67.9% of the population graduated high school, while 8.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.2% in this Los Angeles County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 93550

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 14.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 17.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.2%
Some college, no degree 23.4%
Associate's degree 6.6%
Bachelor's degree 6.6%
Graduate or professional degree 2.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 93550

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 93550, 95.4% is one race, while 4.6% are two or more races. Approximately 67.9% of 93550 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 93550 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (43.9%), followed by Some other race (38.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 93550

Industry Percent
White 43.9%
Black or African American 15.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.8%
Some other race 38.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 93550

The median home value in ZIP Code 93550 in January 2025 comes in at $459,198. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $452,411 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $447,220 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 93550, an estimated 39.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Los Angeles County region.

Home Values in 93550

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $459,198
Dec 2024 $459,304
Nov 2024 $457,946
Oct 2024 $456,266
Sep 2024 $454,694
Aug 2024 $452,411
Jul 2024 $450,217
Jun 2024 $448,497
May 2024 $447,577
Apr 2024 $447,021
Mar 2024 $446,750
Feb 2024 $447,220

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 93550

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 39.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 16.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 93550

Residents of ZIP Code 93550 are younger than average. The median age of 29.1 years in ZIP Code 93550 is approximately 23.62% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.9% of the population in 93550 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 93550 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 93550

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.7%
5 to 9 years 8.5%
10 to 14 years 9.1%
15 to 19 years 8.5%
20 to 24 years 8.1%
25 to 34 years 13.9%
35 to 44 years 12.0%
45 to 54 years 12.9%
55 to 59 years 5.4%
60 to 64 years 4.4%
65 to 74 years 5.0%
75 to 84 years 2.6%
85 years and over 0.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 93550 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 93550

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 93550 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 93550 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 80.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 93550 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 93550

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 80.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 93550

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 93550

In 93550, 57.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 46.0 minutes. Approximately 20.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 93550 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 93550 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 93550

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.4%
Construction 10.8%
Manufacturing 10.7%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Retail trade 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.4%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.1%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 2.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 93550

In ZIP Code 93550, 52.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 45.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Los Angeles County region.

Language Spoken in 93550

Language Spoken Percent
English only 52.0%
Spanish 45.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.6%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 93550 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 93550, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 93550 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Los Angeles County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 93550

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1086
Credit reporting or credit repair services 389
Debt collection 70
Checking or savings account 51
Credit card or prepaid card 28
Other 74
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 93550

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 782
Improper use of your report 425
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 184
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 78
Attempts to collect debt not owed 47
Other 182
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 93550 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 93550 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 64.08% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 2.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes electricity rates in 93550 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 93550

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 93550 15.98¢/kWh 11.81¢/kWh 8.16¢/kWh
California 30.55¢/kWh 23.13¢/kWh 19.8¢/kWh
United States 16.26¢/kWh 12.76¢/kWh 8.01¢/kWh

Solar Power in 93550

Month ZIP Code 93550 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.85 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.35 3 6.31
Mar 6.9 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.09 5.13 7.3
May 7.14 5.17 7.13
Jun 7.17 5.72 6.95
Jul 7.01 6.22 6.51
Aug 7.44 6.08 6.65
Sep 7.42 5.15 7.02
Oct 7.14 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.27 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.29 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 93550. This visualizes solar power levels in 93550 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.