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93555

Ridgecrest, CA

Total Population
33,490
Median Household Income
$81,824
Median Home Value
$222,800
Median Rent
$1,139

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$81,824
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$222,800
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,139
100% above state median
Median Age
36.2 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 Ridgecrest, CA

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

32.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 8.7% 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
$81,824
+8.9% 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: 2.51 people

Total Households
13,234
Family Households
44.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
30.3%
#2 Industry
Education
21.1%
#3 Industry
Construction
11.0%
Total Employed Residents:5,358

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.5%
326 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
40 workers
Total Commuting Workers:13,009
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.3%
13,839 employed
Labor Force
15,821
1,374 unemployed
Median Age
36.2 years
Per Capita Income
$40,401
Poverty Rate
11.4%

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