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 High-density area
- $114,195
- Median income Above-median income area
- $440,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 93312 (Bakersfield, CA) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.5 in 2023 to 298.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,443. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $440,400 (43% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,055; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kern County, so 93312 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 93312
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bakersfield, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93312.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
181 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
123 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
- Construction
Construction
116 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
110 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 93312?
34.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
11.5%
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?
$114,195
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,166housing units
19,166
Total Housing Units
18,330
Occupied Units
836
Vacant Units
3.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$440,400
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 93309
Bakersfield (93309)
58,409 residents
- 93312
Bakersfield (93312)
56,741 residents
- 93304
Bakersfield (93304)
48,731 residents
- 93305
Bakersfield (93305)
37,601 residents
- 93314 22,393
Bakersfield (93314)
22,393 residents
- 93301 12,248
Bakersfield (93301)
12,248 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 93312 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 93312 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 93314
Bakersfield (93314)
$126,250 median income
- 93312
Bakersfield (93312)
$114,195 median income
- 93309
Bakersfield (93309)
$63,544 median income
- 93304
Bakersfield (93304)
$50,790 median income
- 93301 $43,561
Bakersfield (93301)
$43,561 median income
- 93305 $43,244
Bakersfield (93305)
$43,244 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 93312, 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 (56,741 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 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.
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