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North Edwards, CA

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

Population

903

Land area

12.7sq mi

People per sq mi

71

ZIP codes

1

North Edwards and its ZIP codes

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North Edwards at a glance

  • North Edwards is 72% less dense than California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $45,568 a year, 54% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,700 (76% below California) and median rent is $1,162 a month.

Local data for North Edwards, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

North Edwards, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$45,568

Poverty rate

27.1%

Median home value

$172,700

Median rent

$1,162/mo

Homeownership

53.5%

Bachelor's or higher

13.2%

Median age

31.1

Average commute

35.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (154), German Americans (154), Mexican Americans (52).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

8.4%

Aug 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

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

  • Drove alone76.6%
  • Carpooled14.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.5%

Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

North Edwards, 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 North Edwards, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

16.9%

U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts

Smoking

20.9%

U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.0%

U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts

ZIP codes in North Edwards

1 in or overlapping North Edwards. Population shown

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Cities near North Edwards

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BoronCensus-designated place8 mi13.7
California CityCity11 mi203.6
Edwards AFBCensus-designated place13 mi17.1
MojaveCensus-designated place22 mi58.4
RandsburgCensus-designated place23 mi1.9
JohannesburgCensus-designated place24 mi2.5
RosamondCensus-designated place27 mi52.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is North Edwards, CA in?
North Edwards is in Kern County, California.
What ZIP codes are in North Edwards, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping North Edwards include 93523.
What is the population of North Edwards, CA?
About 903 people live in North Edwards, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near North Edwards?
Nearby places include Boron (8 mi), California City (11 mi), Edwards AFB (13 mi), Mojave (22 mi), Randsburg (23 mi).

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