Taft, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93268
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,897
- 155/sq mi High-density area
- $57,778
- Median income Below-median income area
- $236,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Taft pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 155
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93268 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93268 (Taft, CA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.1 in 2023 to 340.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93268 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Taft, Kern County, California, home to 16,897 residents across 108.7 square miles, a density of 155 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93268 reports a modest median household income of $57,778 (43% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,047. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $236,700 (69% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,061; owner occupancy is 50.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kern County, so 93268 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 93268
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taft, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93268.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 93268, Taft, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,897
Population
108.7
Area (sq mi)
155
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93268?
31.7
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
16.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$57,778
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$26,047
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93268 ranks among California ZIPs
Taft, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,778 13th percentile higher than 13% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,352housing units
6,352
Total Housing Units
5,766
Occupied Units
586
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,700
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$1,061
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
341
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+241%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93268 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 212 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 238 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 272 |
| 2023 | +18.5% | 322 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 341 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 196 business establishments in ZIP 93268, employing approximately 2,553 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,387,000.
196
Businesses
2,553
Employees
$152.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 19.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 9.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 12 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.6% |
| Information | 6 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 93268 vs 93276 →
ZIP 93268 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93268
Taft (93268)
16,897 residents
- 93224 451
Fellows (93224)
451 residents
- 93276 161
Tupman (93276)
161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93268 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93268, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,897 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 93268 in?
ZIP code 93268 (Taft) is located in Kern County, California. Kern County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kern-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 93268?
ZIP code 93268 in Taft, CA has a population of 16,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93268?
The median household income in ZIP 93268 is $57,778, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93268?
The median home value in ZIP 93268 is $236,700, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93268?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93268 is White at 65.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93268?
ZIP code 93268 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 2,553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93268?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93268 are: Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (35), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93268?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93268 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 93268?
In ZIP code 93268, 38.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 93268?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93268 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93268?
In ZIP code 93268, approximately 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93268?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93268 is 23.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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