PlainZIP

Bakersfield, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93305

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

37,601
2,446/sq mi
$43,244
Median income
$251,200
Median home value
9.3%
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, renter-heavy area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
2,446
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93305 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, with 37,601 residents across 15.4 square miles, a density of 2,446 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93305 reports a modest median household income of $43,244 (57% below the California average), while per-capita income is $18,775. The poverty rate stands at 34.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $251,200 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $1,137 per month, and 34.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kern County, so you can benchmark 93305 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 93305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bakersfield, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93305.

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 93305, 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

37,601

Population

15.4

Area (sq mi)

2,446

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93305?

29.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

23.4%

Foreign-Born

White 46.8%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%

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?

$43,244

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$18,775

Per Capita Income

34.9%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93305 ranks nationally

Bakersfield, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,244 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 39.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,750

Total Housing Units

11,227

Occupied Units

523

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.2%
Renter 65.8%

$251,200

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$1,137

Median Rent

1965

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

380

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+280%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93305 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +280% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 250
2021 +13.3% 283
2022 +21.8% 345
2023 +5.5% 364
2024 +4.5% 380

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 384 business establishments in ZIP 93305, employing approximately 4,702 people with a combined annual payroll of $189,689,000.

384

Businesses

4,702

Employees

$189.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 84 21.9%
Other services (except public administration) 55 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 52 13.5%
Construction 49 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 40 10.4%
Wholesale trade 31 8.1%
Manufacturing 12 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 3.1%
Finance and insurance 11 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 93305 vs 93301 →

ZIP 93305 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 93305 ranks #5 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 93305 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 93305 ranks #6 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
93301 Bakersfield, CA 12,248 2.0 mi
93304 Bakersfield, CA 48,731 4.1 mi
93309 Bakersfield, CA 58,409 5.6 mi
93312 Bakersfield, CA 56,741 7.6 mi
93307 Bakersfield, CA 82,658 10.1 mi
93241 Lamont, CA 17,489 10.1 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 93305 in? ▼
ZIP code 93305 (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 93305? ▼
ZIP code 93305 in Bakersfield, CA has a population of 37,601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93305 is $43,244, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93305 is $251,200, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93305 is White at 46.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93305? ▼
ZIP code 93305 has 384 business establishments employing approximately 4,702 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93305 are: Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (55), Accommodation and food services (52). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93305? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93305 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 280%. 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 93305? ▼
In ZIP code 93305, 39.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 93305? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93305 is 22.7 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 93305? ▼
In ZIP code 93305, approximately 34.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93305 is 34.9% 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.