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ZIP 93263

Part of Shafter, CA
Pop. 24,024·Kern County·903rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,490/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.0%
Month-over-Month
+8.0%
vs US Median
-$440
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ZIP 93263 · $1,490
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,490/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$17,880/yr
At $1,490/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93263 (Shafter, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,024
Median income
$71,528
Median age
28.3
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
33.4%
28.6%
23.8%
Under 1833.4%
18–3428.6%
35–5423.8%
55–646.4%
65+7.8%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
30.3%
80.6%
White30.3%
Black1.3%
Hispanic80.6%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
26.8%
28.4%
32.5%
12.3%
No HS diploma26.8%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+12.3%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93263 in Shafter, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,847 → $71,528
up 28.1%
Population
22,642 → 24,024
up 6.1%
Renter share
40.5% → 37.1%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
11.8% → 12.3%
+0.5 pts
Median age
27.8 → 28.3
+0.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $55,847 to $71,528 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 22,642 to 24,024 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% change. About 37.1% of households rent today, against 40.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 93263 covers Shafter, CA. The median rent here is $1,490/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($71,528/yr), ZIP 93263 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93263?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93263 (Shafter, CA) is $1,490. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93263 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93263's median rent of $1,490/mo is $440 (23%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 93263 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93263 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #903 out of 929 ZIPs at $1,490/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93263?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,490/mo in ZIP 93263. The local median household income is $71,528/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93263?

Rent in ZIP 93263 has increased 8.0% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93263 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93263 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,490/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($71,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93263 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 93263 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of ZIP 93263 households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93263 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93263 compare to the rest of Shafter?

ZIP 93263 is more affordable than Shafter overall. At $1,490/mo, it's $435 below the Shafter citywide median of $1,925/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93263 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93263 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,490/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 93263's median household income ($71,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93263 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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