The ZIP Code 93555 is associated with the city of Ridgecrest in California in Kern County. The median household income is approximately $68,794, and an estimated 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 93555 has a median age of approximately 36.5 years, with 19.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this California region, approximately 90.1% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $33,191. The current population estimate is 33,833.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 93555 is $68,794, while the region's mean household income is $84,339. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,191. The per capita income in ZIP Code 93555 of $33,191 is approximately 10.19% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,955. An estimated 9.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately2.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.9% of the population in 93555 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.7% of 93555 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.7% |
In ZIP Code 93555, 90.1% of the population graduated high school, while 28.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.1% in this Kern County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.1% |
| Associate's degree | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 93555, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 20.1% of 93555 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 93555 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.8%), followed by Some other race (7.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.3% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| Some other race | 7.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 93555, an estimated 30.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 27.3% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kern County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 30.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 93555 are younger than average. The median age of 36.5 years in ZIP Code 93555 is approximately 4.2% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.9% of the population in 93555 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 93555 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 93555 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 93555 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 93555, 60.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.2 minutes. Approximately 27.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 93555 work in public administration, while an estimated 18.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 93555 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.0% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.4% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.2% |
| Public administration | 27.8% |
In ZIP Code 93555, 82.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% 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 | 82.4% |
| Spanish | 12.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 1.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 93555, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 93555 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 problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 159 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 29 |
| Checking or savings account | 16 |
| Debt collection | 14 |
| Mortgage | 5 |
| Other | 15 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 81 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 66 |
| Improper use of your report | 37 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 8 |
| Managing an account | 7 |
| Other | 39 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 93555 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 66.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 4.1% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 93555 | 15.98¢/kWh | 11.81¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh |
| California | 30.22¢/kWh | 23.8¢/kWh | 19.36¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 93555 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.17 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.3 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 7.25 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.14 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.46 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.68 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 7.24 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.18 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.47 | 1.78 | 5.46 |