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Bakersfield, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93304

Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

48,731
2,477/sq mi
$50,790
Median income
$240,900
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bakersfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
2,477
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93304 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93304 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, with 48,731 residents across 19.7 square miles, a density of 2,477 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93304 reports a modest median household income of $50,790 (50% below the California average), while per-capita income is $22,005. Local economic indicators show a 29.0% poverty rate alongside 10.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $240,900 for a typical home value (69% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,206 a month; 46.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kern County, letting you compare 93304 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 93304

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bakersfield, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93304.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 93304, Bakersfield, 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

48,731

Population

19.7

Area (sq mi)

2,477

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93304?

29.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

22.5%

Foreign-Born

White 27.8%
African American 9.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%

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?

$50,790

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$22,005

Per Capita Income

29.0%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93304 ranks nationally

Bakersfield, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,790 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,234

Total Housing Units

15,503

Occupied Units

731

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.1%
Renter 53.9%

$240,900

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$1,206

Median Rent

1964

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

+11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

401

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+301%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93304 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +301% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.9% 251
2021 +14.6% 287
2022 +18.8% 341
2023 +5.8% 361
2024 +11.1% 401

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 676 business establishments in ZIP 93304, employing approximately 7,850 people with a combined annual payroll of $257,271,000.

676

Businesses

7,850

Employees

$257.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 201 29.7%
Accommodation and food services 108 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 69 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 57 8.4%
Construction 44 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 4.4%
Finance and insurance 29 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.3%
Wholesale trade 15 2.2%
Manufacturing 13 1.9%
Information 12 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.9%

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 93304 vs 93309 →

ZIP 93304 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93304 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 93304 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 93304 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
93309 Bakersfield, CA 58,409 2.4 mi
93301 Bakersfield, CA 12,248 3.1 mi
93305 Bakersfield, CA 37,601 4.1 mi
93312 Bakersfield, CA 56,741 6.6 mi
93307 Bakersfield, CA 82,658 8.0 mi
93241 Lamont, CA 17,489 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kern County

93307 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 82,658
93306 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 64,587
93309 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 58,409
93312 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 56,741
93215 standard
Delano, CA
Pop: 55,659
93308 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 52,447

Related Areas

Kern County Bakersfield, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93304 in? ▼
ZIP code 93304 (Bakersfield) 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 93304? ▼
ZIP code 93304 in Bakersfield, CA has a population of 48,731 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93304? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93304 is $50,790, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93304? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93304 is $240,900, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93304? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93304 is White at 27.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93304? ▼
ZIP code 93304 has 676 business establishments employing approximately 7,850 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93304? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93304 are: Retail trade (201), Accommodation and food services (108), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93304? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93304 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 301%. 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 93304? ▼
In ZIP code 93304, 42.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 93304? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93304 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 93304? ▼
In ZIP code 93304, approximately 46.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93304? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93304 is 29.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.