ZIP Code 93308: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA

Total population: 55,078 Household income: $62,445 Rent: $1,336

Overview

Total population

55,078

Rent

$1,336

Year built

1977

Household income

$62,445

Per capita income

$31,167

Poverty rate

19.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.7 persons

Rent over 30% of income

52.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

California

County

Kern County

Total population

55,078

Adults over 25

37,218

Total households

20,027

Household size

2.7 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$62,445

Per capita income

$31,167

Poverty rate

19.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

52.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,336

Year built

1977

Households that rent

51.3%

Households that own

48.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

60.3%

Black

3.5%

Asian

3.1%

Two or more races

16.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

33.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

66.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

19,379 (93.7%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

1,308 (6.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

42.4%

High school graduate or GED

29.4%

Some college or associate degree

10.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

17.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 93308 with: Kern County, CA Bakersfield metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 93308

Total population55,078

Rent$1,336

Year built1977

Household income$62,445

Per capita income$31,167

Poverty rate19.6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Kern County, CA

Total population915,075

Rent$1,300

Year built1984

Household income$70,210

Per capita income$29,699

Poverty rate19.1%

Unemployment rate8.2%

Bakersfield Metro Area, CA

Total population915,075

Rent$1,300

Year built1984

Household income$70,210

Per capita income$29,699

Poverty rate19.1%

Unemployment rate8.6%

California State

Total population39,287,377

Rent$2,036

Year built1976

Household income$99,122

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate12%

Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP93308	CountyKern, CA	Metro AreaBakersfield metro area, CA	StateCalifornia	CountryUnited States
Total population	55,078	915,075	915,075	39,287,377	334,922,499
Rent	$1,336	$1,300	$1,300	$2,036	$1,413
Year built	1977	1984	1984	1976	1980
Household income	$62,445	$70,210	$70,210	$99,122	$80,734
Per capita income	$31,167	$29,699	$29,699	$49,513	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.6%	19.1%	19.1%	12%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	8.2%	8.6%	5.3%	4%

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Summary for 93308

Rent & Income

In 93308, the typical monthly rent is $1,336 and the typical household income is $62,445. Rent here is lower than California, and household income is lower than California. The estimated poverty rate is 19.6%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 51.3% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 52.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 17.6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 93308 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 93308 — Poverty

How ZIP 93308 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,336	27 / 613	from lower rent	$1,054 – $3,501
Household income	$62,445	562 / 613	from higher income	$35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate	19.6%	546 / 613	from lower poverty	2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 93308

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 27th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. At the state level, values extend from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 93308 holds the 562nd out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 93308 ranks 546th out of 613 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 93308 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,336 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 93308

Annual Household Income: $62,445

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 93308

Estimated Rate: 19.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 93308

In ZIP Code 93308, households that rent: 10,275 (51.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	10,275	51.3%
Owner-Occupied	9,752	48.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 93308

In ZIP Code 93308, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,428 (52.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,428	52.8%
Other renter households	4,847	47.2%
Total renter households	10,275	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 93308

Less than High School: 15,796 people (42.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,945 people (29.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,940 people (10.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,537 people (17.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 37,218

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.