| ZIP Code | 93268 |
|---|---|
| City | Taft |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Kern County |
| Area Code | 661 |
| Elevation | 776 ft |
| Latitude | 35.167567 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -119.410017 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.88 |
| Below Poverty | 25.0% ▲ 150% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.4% ▲ 112% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 586 (6.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,359 (37.2%) |
| Some College | 1,431 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 1,887 (20.9%) |
| Bachelors | 825 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 938 (10.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,473 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,000 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $998/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,289 |
| Vacant Units | 565 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,289 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 565 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
ZIP code 93268 is located in Taft, California, within Kern County. With a population of 16,956, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.3 years. Economically, 93268 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,473 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93268 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $998 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.1%) and renters (50.9%). Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 93268 is majority White (50.86%). Residents are less-educated — 19.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.0%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93268 stands at 10.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 93268 in Taft, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,956 residents, a median household income of $55,473, and a median home value of $225,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.