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93552

Palmdale, CA

Total Population
43,371
Median Household Income
$85,890
Median Home Value
$383,300
Median Rent
$1,797

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$85,890
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$383,300
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,797
100% above state median
Median Age
32.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Palmdale, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 32.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$85,890
+14.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 4.00 people

Total Households
10,826
Family Households
60.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
23.8%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
21.0%
#3 Industry
Construction
18.1%
Total Employed Residents:10,158

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
21.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.8%
131 workers
Public Transit
1.1%
190 workers
Total Commuting Workers:16,691
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.1%
18,425 employed
Labor Force
19,785
1,360 unemployed
Median Age
32.8 years
Per Capita Income
$25,617
Poverty Rate
12.7%

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