93311 ZIP Code — Bakersfield, CA
Kern County, California
ZIP code 93311 is located in Bakersfield, California, within Kern County. It covers approximately 212.91 square miles and serves a population of 50,535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 661.
About ZIP code 93311
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 $385,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
The gap between median ($113,616) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
50,535
population
212.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
93311 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 93311
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bakersfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
93313 Bakersfield (9.6 mi)
93309 Bakersfield (12.3 mi)
93268 Taft (13 mi)
93304 Bakersfield (13.2 mi)
93312 Bakersfield (13.2 mi)
93314 Bakersfield (13.5 mi)
93301 Bakersfield (15.9 mi)
93241 Lamont (16.6 mi)
93307 Bakersfield (17 mi)
93252 Maricopa (17.2 mi)
93305 Bakersfield (17.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,535 |
| Population density | 237 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 212.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.87 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.2109 |
| Longitude | -119.2030 |
| 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 | 22.5% | 45.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 29.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 19.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.1% | 4.6% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
50,535
Population
237
People per sq mi
32.6
Median age
$113,616
Median household income
$49,643
Per capita income
$385,200
Median home value
$1,730
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
12,489
Housing units
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,790
Under 5
1,672
2,105
5–9
1,965
2,357
10–14
2,201
2,078
15–19
1,940
1,641
20–24
1,533
4,216
25–34
3,937
3,535
35–44
3,301
3,006
45–54
2,806
1,262
55–59
1,179
1,306
60–64
1,220
1,954
65–74
1,824
545
75–84
509
338
85+
315
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,884 | 29.5% |
| 18 and over | 35,651 | 70.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,485 | 10.9% |
| Median age | 32.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
42.4%
Hispanic or Latino
16.5%
Two or more races
15.3%
Asian
13.7%
Other race
6.3%
Black or African American
5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,674 | 42.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,981 | 16.5% |
| Two or more races | 9,286 | 15.3% |
| Asian | 8,266 | 13.7% |
| Other race | 3,820 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,140 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 254 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.5% | 45.9% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 29.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 19.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.1% | 4.6% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
2.6%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
22.4%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
22.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 22.8% |
| Median income | $113,616 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
0.1%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
17.6%
$300k–$500k
55.0%
$500k–$1M
22.8%
$1M+
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $385,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,730 |
| Owner occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 82.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 35.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% |
| 3 or more | 28.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.4% |
| Electricity | 25.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 3.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,157 | 63.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 598 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,519 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,831 | 17.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,075 | 43.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,706 | 23.0% |
| Average household size | 3.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 30.1% |
| Married | 57.4% | 56.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
17.2%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 479 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 765 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 6,715 | 41.7% |
| High school | 3,674 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 4,485 | 27.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Retail trade
10.7%
Professional & management
9.8%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Public administration
5.8%
Construction
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Other services
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.9% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.8% |
| Government | 19.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
10.9%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
29.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.1% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| High blood pressure | 23.2% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 16.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,045 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.3% |
| Public insurance | 28.5% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,073 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 4,541 | 9.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,990 | 4.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 759 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 1,097 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,602 | 78.4% |
| Born in same state | 38,979 | 77.1% |
| Born in different state | 33,013 | 65.3% |
| Foreign born | 623 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,933 | 21.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,323 | 57.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,827 | 5.6% |
| Italian | 2,704 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 1,771 | 3.5% |
| English | 336 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 303 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 243 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 213 | 0.4% |
| German | 114 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 112 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.9% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93311
What part of Bakersfield is ZIP code 93311?
ZIP code 93311 covers a portion of Bakersfield, California, within Kern County.
What county is ZIP code 93311 in?
ZIP code 93311 falls within Kern County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93311?
The median home value in ZIP code 93311 is $385,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 93311?
The median household income in ZIP code 93311 is $113,616, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 93311?
ZIP code 93311 has an estimated population of 50,535 residents, with a density of 237 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 93311 in?
ZIP code 93311 observes the PST timezone.