Bakersfield, CA · standard
ZIP Code 93308
Kern County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 52,447
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,445
- Median income Near-median income area
- $323,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bakersfield pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93308 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 93308 (Bakersfield, CA) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 311.0 in 2023 to 339.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 93308 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, with 52,447 residents across 818.2 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 93308 reports a modest median household income of $62,445 (39% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,167. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $323,000 (58% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,336; owner occupancy is 48.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kern County, so 93308 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 93308
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bakersfield, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93308.
- Construction
Construction
227 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
181 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
169 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
138 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 93308, 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
52,447
Population
818.2
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 93308?
37.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
9.1%
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?
$62,445
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$31,167
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 93308 ranks nationally
Bakersfield, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,445 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
21,354housing units
21,354
Total Housing Units
20,027
Occupied Units
1,327
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$323,000
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,336
Median Rent
1977
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
339
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+239%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 93308 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 216 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 253 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 295 |
| 2023 | +5.6% | 311 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 339 |
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 1,605 business establishments in ZIP 93308, employing approximately 33,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,188,826,000.
1,605
Businesses
33,182
Employees
$2.2B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 227 | 14.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 181 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 169 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 144 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 138 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 115 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 106 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 105 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 85 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 77 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 2.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 44 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.1% |
| Information | 13 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.4% |
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 93308 vs 93306 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93306 | Bakersfield, CA | 64,587 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93308, 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 (52,447 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 93308 in?
ZIP code 93308 (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 93308?
ZIP code 93308 in Bakersfield, CA has a population of 52,447 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93308?
The median household income in ZIP 93308 is $62,445, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93308?
The median home value in ZIP 93308 is $323,000, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93308?
The largest racial group in ZIP 93308 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93308?
ZIP code 93308 has 1,605 business establishments employing approximately 33,182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93308?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93308 are: Construction (227), Wholesale trade (181), Retail trade (169). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93308?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93308 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 239%. 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 93308?
In ZIP code 93308, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 93308?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93308 is 23.3 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 93308?
In ZIP code 93308, approximately 48.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93308?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93308 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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