93306 ZIP Code — Bakersfield, CA

Kern County, California

ZIP code 93306 is located in Bakersfield, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 97.34 square miles and serves a population of 74,769 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.

About ZIP code 93306

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The gap between median ($66,060) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 93306 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

74,769

population

97.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93306 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93306

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93306. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bakersfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93305 Bakersfield (7.3 mi) 93308 Bakersfield (9.1 mi) 93301 Bakersfield (9.3 mi) 93304 Bakersfield (10.9 mi) 93241 Lamont (12.1 mi) 93309 Bakersfield (12.4 mi) 93312 Bakersfield (14.5 mi) 93307 Bakersfield (17 mi) 93531 Keene (19.4 mi) 93285 Wofford Heights (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	74,769
Population density	768 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	97.34 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	35.4255
Longitude	-118.8656
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	661

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

74,769

Population

768

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$66,060

Median household income

$28,637

Per capita income

$265,600

Median home value

$1,190

Median monthly rent

62.7%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

15,335

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,497

Under 5

2,508

3,324

5–9

3,338

3,438

10–14

3,451

3,008

15–19

3,021

2,655

20–24

2,666

4,941

25–34

4,960

4,859

35–44

4,878

3,879

45–54

3,895

2,173

55–59

2,181

1,806

60–64

1,814

2,762

65–74

2,773

1,401

75–84

1,406

566

85+

569

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22,383	29.9%
18 and over	52,386	70.1%
65 and over	9,477	12.7%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.5%

Hispanic or Latino 26.8%

Other race 17.3%

Two or more races 11.5%

Black or African American 2.7%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	39,281	38.5%
Hispanic or Latino	27,392	26.8%
Other race	17,657	17.3%
Two or more races	11,704	11.5%
Black or African American	2,779	2.7%
Asian	1,839	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	884	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	625	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	45.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	19.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$66,060

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 36.5%

$300k–$500k 30.2%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,600
Median rent / month	$1,190
Owner occupied	62.7%
Renter occupied	37.3%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	7.6%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.6%
Electricity	36.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	1.8%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	11,002	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	1,972	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	3,288	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	5,854	26.5%
Households with children under 18	10,050	45.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,667	30.1%
Average household size	3.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.4%	35.6%
Married	46.1%	41.5%
Separated	2.2%	2.6%
Widowed	2.5%	7.8%
Divorced	6.8%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	634	2.8%
Kindergarten	1,373	6.1%
Elementary school	10,176	44.9%
High school	5,643	24.9%
College / grad school	4,828	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Retail trade 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Professional & management 7.1%

Other services 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 29.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.7%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,890	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	69,764	93.3%
Spanish	13,335	19.1%
Other Indo-European	12,487	17.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	122	0.2%
Other languages	473	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	59,853	80.1%
Born in same state	59,236	79.2%
Born in different state	51,586	69.0%
Foreign born	617	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	14,916	19.9%
Not a US citizen	6,467	43.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,823	5.1%
Italian	2,780	3.7%
French	2,775	3.7%
English	216	0.3%
Polish	192	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	147	0.2%
German	75	0.1%
Irish	22	0%
Norwegian	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.6%
Internet access	93.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93306

What part of Bakersfield is ZIP code 93306?

ZIP code 93306 covers a portion of Bakersfield, California, within Kern County.

What county is ZIP code 93306 in?

ZIP code 93306 falls within Kern County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93306?

19% of residents in ZIP code 93306 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 93306?

ZIP code 93306 has an estimated population of 74,769 residents, with a density of 768 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 93306?

The median household income in ZIP code 93306 is $66,060, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93306?

The median home value in ZIP code 93306 is $265,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 93306 in?

ZIP code 93306 observes the PST timezone.