Bakersfield, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93306
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 64,587
- 283/sq mi High-density area
- $69,805
- Median income Near-median income area
- $320,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bakersfield pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 283
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93306 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 93306 (Bakersfield, CA) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 312.1 in 2023 to 321.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93306 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, with 64,587 residents across 228.1 square miles, a density of 283 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93306 reports a modest median household income of $69,805 (31% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,335. The poverty rate is 21.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $320,600 (59% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,278; owner occupancy is 63.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kern County, so 93306 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 93306
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bakersfield, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93306.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 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 93306, 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
64,587
Population
228.1
Area (sq mi)
283
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93306?
33.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
19.5%
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?
$69,805
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$29,335
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93306 ranks nationally
Bakersfield, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,805 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
24,143housing units
24,143
Total Housing Units
22,736
Occupied Units
1,407
Vacant Units
3.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,600
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,278
Median Rent
1979
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
322
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+222%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93306 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 216 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 251 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 295 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 312 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 322 |
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 614 business establishments in ZIP 93306, employing approximately 8,665 people with a combined annual payroll of $432,438,000.
614
Businesses
8,665
Employees
$432.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 106 | 17.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 80 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.0% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.5% |
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 93306 vs 93220 →
ZIP 93306 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93306
Bakersfield (93306)
64,587 residents
- 93308
Bakersfield (93308)
52,447 residents
- 93220 211
Edison (93220)
211 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93306 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 93306, 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 (64,587 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 93306 in?
ZIP code 93306 (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 93306?
ZIP code 93306 in Bakersfield, CA has a population of 64,587 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93306?
The median household income in ZIP 93306 is $69,805, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93306?
The median home value in ZIP 93306 is $320,600, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93306?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93306 is White at 36.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93306?
ZIP code 93306 has 614 business establishments employing approximately 8,665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93306?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93306 are: Retail trade (106), Accommodation and food services (100), Health care and social assistance (93). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93306?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93306 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 93306?
In ZIP code 93306, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 93306?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93306 is 24.7 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 93306?
In ZIP code 93306, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93306?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93306 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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