Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield sits in Kern, California, and is covered by 22 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 587,242 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Bakersfield has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $295,345 and median asking rent runs around $1,355 per month. Median household income hovers around $72,634. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Bakersfield

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
93301	Kern	13,672	$37,294	$227,300
93302	Kern	0	—	—
93303	Kern	0	—	—
93304	Kern	50,158	$50,334	$209,500
93305	Kern	36,783	$35,379	$215,700
93306	Kern	74,769	$66,060	$265,600
93307	Kern	89,651	$50,157	$220,400
93308	Kern	55,150	$54,189	$284,400
93309	Kern	62,828	$59,828	$268,800
93311	Kern	50,535	$113,616	$385,200
93312	Kern	59,616	$111,084	$382,800
93313	Kern	59,924	$96,149	$320,200
93314	Kern	34,156	$124,885	$468,900
93380	Kern	0	—	—
93383	Kern	0	—	—
93384	Kern	0	—	—
93385	Kern	0	—	—
93386	Kern	0	—	—
93387	Kern	0	—	—
93388	Kern	0	—	—
93389	Kern	0	—	—
93390	Kern	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Bakersfield?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $295,345, and median rent is $1,355. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.