Most affordable ZIP codes in California
Top 25 most affordable ZIP codes in California by median home value. #1 is 93562 (Searles Valley) at about $60,200. Compare housing affordability on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest median home values in California among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Statewide, the average median home value across ZIP codes is about $738,166. The codes below sit toward the more affordable end of that distribution.
Most affordable on this board: 93562 (Searles Valley) at about $60,200; 96113 (Patton Village) at about $72,200; 92283 (Winterhaven) at about $91,100.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the California state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Home value | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93562 | Searles Valley | San Bernardino County | $60,200 | 1,822 | $67,643 | $60,200 |
| 2 | 96113 | Patton Village | Lassen County | $72,200 | 2,310 | $54,922 | $72,200 |
| 3 | 92283 | Winterhaven | Imperial County | $91,100 | 1,795 | $38,359 | $91,100 |
| 4 | 93201 | Alpaugh | Tulare County | $92,600 | 1,146 | $51,181 | $92,600 |
| 5 | 92241 | Sky Valley | Riverside County | $93,400 | 8,624 | $45,210 | $93,400 |
| 6 | 93516 | Boron | Kern County | $102,500 | 2,742 | $71,250 | $102,500 |
| 7 | 93205 | Bodfish | Kern County | $104,700 | 2,191 | $33,295 | $104,700 |
| 8 | 92257 | Bombay Beach | Imperial County | $113,100 | 2,185 | $17,663 | $113,100 |
| 9 | 95968 | Palermo | Butte County | $122,400 | 1,346 | $37,531 | $122,400 |
| 10 | 93239 | Avenal | Kings County | $133,900 | 1,349 | $48,781 | $133,900 |
| 11 | 92242 | Big River | San Bernardino County | $134,400 | 1,203 | $37,679 | $134,400 |
| 12 | 92363 | Needles | San Bernardino County | $138,900 | 5,392 | $40,226 | $138,900 |
| 13 | 96023 | Dorris | Siskiyou County | $139,000 | 1,128 | $36,014 | $139,000 |
| 14 | 92275 | Salton City | Imperial County | $139,600 | 1,410 | $35,658 | $139,600 |
| 15 | 92274 | Oasis | Riverside County | $139,900 | 17,909 | $36,087 | $139,900 |
| 16 | 93283 | Weldon | Kern County | $143,900 | 2,129 | $33,100 | $143,900 |
| 17 | 93523 | North Edwards | Kern County | $149,400 | 3,681 | $66,583 | $149,400 |
| 18 | 95464 | Nice | Lake County | $154,100 | 2,417 | $73,157 | $154,100 |
| 19 | 92365 | — | San Bernardino County | $161,200 | 2,514 | $61,944 | $161,200 |
| 20 | 96134 | Newell | Modoc County | $162,800 | 2,347 | $47,609 | $162,800 |
| 21 | 93252 | Maricopa | Ventura County | $165,400 | 1,429 | $43,125 | $165,400 |
| 22 | 93249 | Lost Hills | Kern County | $165,900 | 2,164 | $43,224 | $165,900 |
| 23 | 92233 | Calipatria | Imperial County | $177,200 | 6,837 | $53,282 | $177,200 |
| 24 | 93501 | Mojave | Kern County | $183,400 | 5,944 | $55,372 | $183,400 |
| 25 | 92398 | Yermo | San Bernardino County | $185,500 | 1,657 | $56,664 | $185,500 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most affordable ZIP codes in California?
By median home value, 93562 (Searles Valley) is near the top of the affordable list at about $60,200. Compare the ranked table below for more options.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in California?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median home values and a population floor from low to high home value.
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in California?
Visit the California state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.