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Mojave, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California. ZIP codes: 93501.
Population
5,173
Land area
58.4sq mi
People per sq mi
89
ZIP codes
1
Mojave and its ZIP codes
Mojave at a glance
- Mojave is 65% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,660 a year, 44% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,600 (71% below California) and median rent is $1,214 a month.
Local data for Mojave, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mojave, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,660
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$213,600
Median rent
$1,214/mo
Homeownership
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,015), Scottish Americans (256), German Americans (251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Mojave.
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
PPP loans
$6.6M
166 loans, 707 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mojave, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mojave, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mojave, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Mojave
1 in or overlapping Mojave. Population shown
Cities near Mojave
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosamondCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 52.1 |
| Mountain MeadowsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| Edwards AFBCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 17.1 |
| California CityCity | 16 mi | 203.6 |
| TehachapiCity | 17 mi | 10.3 |
| Golden HillsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.9 |
| LancasterCity | 22 mi | 94.3 |
| North EdwardsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.7 |
| Quartz HillCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| Elizabeth LakeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.2 |
| Lake HughesCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 10.6 |
| Stallion SpringsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 13.6 |
| Leona ValleyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 18.6 |
| KeeneCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 9.4 |
| Bear Valley SpringsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 38.9 |
| Desert View HighlandsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mojave, CA in?
- Mojave is in Kern County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Mojave, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mojave include 93501.
- What is the population of Mojave, CA?
- About 5,173 people live in Mojave, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mojave?
- Nearby places include Rosamond (10 mi), Mountain Meadows (15 mi), Edwards AFB (16 mi), California City (16 mi), Tehachapi (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023