| ZIP Code | 93308 |
|---|---|
| City | Bakersfield |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Kern County |
| Area Code | 661 |
| Elevation | 941 ft |
| Latitude | 35.547493 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.946868 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 20.0% ▲ 100% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.0% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.0% ▲ 63% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 764 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,399 (31.6%) |
| Some College | 5,948 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 6,252 (19%) |
| Bachelors | 3,174 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,372 (19.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,511 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $298,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,260/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,443 |
| Vacant Units | 1,370 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,443 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,370 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 93308 is located in Bakersfield, California, within Kern County. With a population of 55,788, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 93308 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,511 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 93308 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $298,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,260 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.2%) and renters (50.8%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 93308 is majority White (56.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.0%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 93308 stands at 8.0%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 93308 in Bakersfield, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 55,788 residents, a median household income of $59,511, and a median home value of $298,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.