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Bakersfield, CA · standard

ZIP Code 93313

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

43,553
169/sq mi
$91,943
Median income
$371,900
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bakersfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
169
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 93313 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 93313 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, with 43,553 residents across 258.2 square miles, a density of 169 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 93313 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,943 (10% below the California average), while per-capita income is $31,719. Local economic indicators show a 10.1% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $371,900 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,914 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kern County, so you can benchmark 93313 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 93313

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bakersfield, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 93313.

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 93313, 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

43,553

Population

258.2

Area (sq mi)

169

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 93313?

31.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

24.3%

Foreign-Born

White 33.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 14.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%

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?

$91,943

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$31,719

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 93313 ranks nationally

Bakersfield, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,943 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

17,673

Total Housing Units

16,917

Occupied Units

756

Vacant Units

3.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$371,900

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,914

Median Rent

2000

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 93313 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 215
2021 +14.9% 247
2022 +19.1% 294
2023 +3.0% 303
2024 +6.2% 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 1,174 business establishments in ZIP 93313, employing approximately 16,038 people with a combined annual payroll of $853,905,000.

1,174

Businesses

16,038

Employees

$853.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 361 30.8%
Construction 129 11.0%
Retail trade 123 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 97 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 84 7.2%
Wholesale trade 65 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 57 4.9%
Manufacturing 37 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 2.9%
Finance and insurance 20 1.7%
Information 19 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.0%
Educational services 7 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 93313 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 93313 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 93313 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 93313 ranks #2 of 4 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
93311 Bakersfield, CA 40,829 7.5 mi
93307 Bakersfield, CA 82,658 8.6 mi
93241 Lamont, CA 17,489 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kern County

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Pop: 82,658
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Pop: 64,587
93309 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 58,409
93312 standard
Bakersfield, CA
Pop: 56,741
93215 standard
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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 93313 in? ▼
ZIP code 93313 (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 93313? ▼
ZIP code 93313 in Bakersfield, CA has a population of 43,553 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 93313? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 93313 is $91,943, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 93313? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 93313 is $371,900, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 93313? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 93313 is White at 33.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 93313? ▼
ZIP code 93313 has 1,174 business establishments employing approximately 16,038 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 93313? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 93313 are: Transportation and warehousing (361), Construction (129), Retail trade (123). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 93313? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 93313 increased by 6.2% 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 93313? ▼
In ZIP code 93313, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 93313? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 93313 is 24.4 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 93313? ▼
In ZIP code 93313, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93313? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 93313 is 10.1% 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.