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Edwards AFB, CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California. ZIP codes: 93523.

Population

2,500

Land area

17.1sq mi

People per sq mi

146

ZIP codes

1

Edwards AFB and its ZIP codes

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Edwards AFB at a glance

  • Edwards AFB is 42% less dense than California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $91,250 a year, 8% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • Median rent is $2,457 a month.

Local data for Edwards AFB, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Edwards AFB, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$91,250

Poverty rate

9.5%

Median rent

$2,457/mo

Homeownership

4.0%

Bachelor's or higher

53.4%

Median age

24.3

Average commute

11.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (335), Irish Americans (260), Italian Americans (189).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Edwards AFB.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.9%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,737

347,044 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,641

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.8B

FY 2026, $5,245 per person

Kern County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Edwards AFB, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.0%
  • Carpooled8.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 11.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Edwards AFB, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

2,501

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

2,955

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

97° / 33°F

5.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Edwards AFB, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.8%

U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts

Diabetes

3.5%

U.S. 12.1% -8.6 pts

Smoking

10.4%

U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.0%

U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts

ZIP codes in Edwards AFB

1 in or overlapping Edwards AFB. Population shown

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Cities near Edwards AFB

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
North EdwardsCensus-designated place13 mi12.7
RosamondCensus-designated place16 mi52.1
MojaveCensus-designated place16 mi58.4
California CityCity17 mi203.6
BoronCensus-designated place18 mi13.7
LancasterCity18 mi94.3
Lake Los AngelesCensus-designated place21 mi9.7
Quartz HillCensus-designated place23 mi3.8
PalmdaleCity23 mi106.1
Sun VillageCensus-designated place24 mi10.8
Desert View HighlandsCensus-designated place25 mi0.4
LittlerockCensus-designated place26 mi1.8
Leona ValleyCensus-designated place27 mi18.6
Elizabeth LakeCensus-designated place30 mi6.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Edwards AFB, CA in?
Edwards AFB is in Kern County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Edwards AFB, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Edwards AFB include 93523.
What is the population of Edwards AFB, CA?
About 2,500 people live in Edwards AFB, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Edwards AFB?
Nearby places include North Edwards (13 mi), Rosamond (16 mi), Mojave (16 mi), California City (17 mi), Boron (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023