93309 ZIP Code — Bakersfield, CA
Kern County, California
ZIP code 93309 is located in Bakersfield, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 10.45 square miles and serves a population of 62,828 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.
About ZIP code 93309
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $59,828. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
62,828
population
10.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93309 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93309
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93309. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bakersfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93304 Bakersfield (2.6 mi)
93301 Bakersfield (3.6 mi)
93312 Bakersfield (4.2 mi)
93305 Bakersfield (5.2 mi)
93314 Bakersfield (10.5 mi)
93241 Lamont (10.6 mi)
93311 Bakersfield (12.3 mi)
93306 Bakersfield (12.4 mi)
93313 Bakersfield (13.3 mi)
93307 Bakersfield (14.6 mi)
93308 Bakersfield (15.1 mi)
93263 Shafter (17.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 62,828 |
| Population density | 6,012 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3484 |
| Longitude | -119.0643 |
| 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 | 47.9% | 45.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 29.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 19.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 4.6% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
62,828
Population
6,012
People per sq mi
31.5
Median age
$59,828
Median household income
$28,617
Per capita income
$268,800
Median home value
$1,206
Median monthly rent
47.6%
Home ownership
17.1%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
11,778
Housing units
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,350
Under 5
2,524
2,071
5–9
2,224
2,295
10–14
2,465
1,754
15–19
1,884
2,627
20–24
2,821
5,438
25–34
5,842
3,169
35–44
3,404
3,139
45–54
3,372
1,845
55–59
1,982
1,575
60–64
1,691
2,214
65–74
2,378
1,328
75–84
1,427
486
85+
523
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,431 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 46,397 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,356 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 31.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37.6%
Hispanic or Latino
24.1%
Two or more races
18.4%
Other race
8.3%
Black or African American
7%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,178 | 37.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,995 | 24.1% |
| Two or more races | 15,267 | 18.4% |
| Other race | 6,901 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,802 | 7% |
| Asian | 2,949 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 693 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.9% | 45.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 29.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 19.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 4.6% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
10.3%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $59,828 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k–$300k
44.1%
$300k–$500k
28.6%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,206 |
| Owner occupied | 47.6% |
| Renter occupied | 52.4% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 52.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.07 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 38.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.8% |
| Electricity | 41.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,685 | 39.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,304 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,168 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,988 | 31.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,101 | 36.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,771 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.4% | 38.1% |
| Married | 43.5% | 36.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
27.2%
Some college, no degree
27.8%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 688 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 921 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 7,155 | 42.2% |
| High school | 3,461 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 4,737 | 27.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Retail trade
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Professional & management
8.4%
Agriculture & mining
7.2%
Construction
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Other services
4.8%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.8% |
| Government | 16.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 4.8% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
17.1%
Under 18 years
23.2%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
8.3%
Female-led households
23.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 57.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,429 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.1% |
| Public insurance | 48.6% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,954 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 6,185 | 10.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,017 | 8.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 374 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 730 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 53,259 | 84.8% |
| Born in same state | 52,661 | 83.8% |
| Born in different state | 44,294 | 70.5% |
| Foreign born | 598 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,569 | 15.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,520 | 47.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,413 | 7% |
| Italian | 3,685 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 1,773 | 2.8% |
| English | 272 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 223 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 204 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.1% |
| German | 28 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.2% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93309
What part of Bakersfield is ZIP code 93309?
ZIP code 93309 covers a portion of Bakersfield, California, within Kern County.
What county is ZIP code 93309 in?
ZIP code 93309 falls within Kern County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 93309?
17% of residents in ZIP code 93309 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 93309?
ZIP code 93309 has an estimated population of 62,828 residents, with a density of 6,011 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 93309?
The median household income in ZIP code 93309 is $59,828, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93309?
The median home value in ZIP code 93309 is $268,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 93309 in?
ZIP code 93309 observes the PST timezone.