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Rosamond, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California. ZIP codes: 93560.
Population
21,473
Land area
52.1sq mi
People per sq mi
412
ZIP codes
1
Rosamond and its ZIP codes
Rosamond at a glance
- Rosamond is 63% denser than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,386, 20% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $352,600 (52% below California) and median rent is $1,498 a month.
Local data for Rosamond, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rosamond, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,386
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$352,600
Median rent
$1,498/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,249), German Americans (1,770), Irish Americans (1,293).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Rosamond.
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
How people get to work
Rosamond, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosamond, 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
98° / 31°F
6.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosamond, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Rosamond
1 in or overlapping Rosamond. Population shown
Cities near Rosamond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MojaveCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 58.4 |
| LancasterCity | 12 mi | 94.3 |
| Quartz HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Edwards AFBCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 17.1 |
| Elizabeth LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| Leona ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 18.6 |
| Lake HughesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10.6 |
| Desert View HighlandsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 12.8 |
| Mountain MeadowsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| PalmdaleCity | 21 mi | 106.1 |
| TehachapiCity | 22 mi | 10.3 |
| California CityCity | 24 mi | 203.6 |
| Golden HillsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10.9 |
| Agua DulceCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 22.8 |
| ActonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 39.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosamond, CA in?
- Rosamond is in Kern County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Rosamond, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rosamond include 93560.
- What is the population of Rosamond, CA?
- About 21,473 people live in Rosamond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosamond?
- Nearby places include Mojave (10 mi), Lancaster (12 mi), Quartz Hill (15 mi), Edwards AFB (16 mi), Elizabeth Lake (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023