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Bakersfield, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93312

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

56,741
1,440/sq mi
$114,195
Median income
$440,400
Median home value
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bakersfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,440
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93312 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93312 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, with 56,741 residents across 39.4 square miles, a density of 1,440 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93312 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,195 (12% above the California average), while per-capita income is $43,443. Poverty here runs at 8.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $440,400 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $2,055 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kern County, letting you compare 93312 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 93312

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bakersfield, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93312.

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 93312, 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

56,741

Population

39.4

Area (sq mi)

1,440

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93312?

34.9

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 57.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%

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?

$114,195

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$43,443

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93312 ranks nationally

Bakersfield, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,195 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,166

Total Housing Units

18,330

Occupied Units

836

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$440,400

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$2,055

Median Rent

2001

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93312 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 206
2021 +14.2% 235
2022 +15.8% 273
2023 +4.0% 283
2024 +5.2% 298

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 986 business establishments in ZIP 93312, employing approximately 12,355 people with a combined annual payroll of $527,958,000.

986

Businesses

12,355

Employees

$528.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 181 18.4%
Retail trade 123 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 119 12.1%
Construction 116 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 110 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 77 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 42 4.3%
Finance and insurance 27 2.7%
Wholesale trade 24 2.4%
Manufacturing 15 1.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 13 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.3%
Educational services 9 0.9%
Information 8 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 93312 vs 93309 →

ZIP 93312 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 93312 ranks #2 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 93312 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 93312 ranks #2 of 6 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 4.6 mi
93301 Bakersfield, CA 12,248 5.6 mi
93314 Bakersfield, CA 22,393 6.5 mi
93305 Bakersfield, CA 37,601 7.6 mi
93304 Bakersfield, CA 48,731 6.6 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
93215 standard
Delano, CA
Pop: 55,659
93308 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 52,447
93304 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 48,731

Related Areas

Kern County Bakersfield, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 93312 in? ▼
ZIP code 93312 (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 93312? ▼
ZIP code 93312 in Bakersfield, CA has a population of 56,741 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93312? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93312 is $114,195, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93312? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93312 is $440,400, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93312? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93312 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93312? ▼
ZIP code 93312 has 986 business establishments employing approximately 12,355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93312? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93312 are: Health care and social assistance (181), Retail trade (123), Accommodation and food services (119). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93312? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93312 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 93312? ▼
In ZIP code 93312, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 93312? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93312 is 23.2 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 93312? ▼
In ZIP code 93312, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93312? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93312 is 8.5% 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.