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ZIP 93268

Part of Taft, CA
Pop. 16,963·Kern County·905th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,243/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.5%
Month-over-Month
+15.7%
vs US Median
-$722
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ZIP 93268 · $1,243
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,916/yr
At $1,243/mo median
Location
CityTaft
StateCA
CountyKern County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.5% YoY, +15.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93268 (Taft, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,963
Median income
$57,778
Median age
31.7
Renters
49.8%
Age distribution
24.9%
31.5%
22.5%
Under 1824.9%
18–3431.5%
35–5422.5%
55–6411.2%
65+9.9%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
65.2%
44.9%
White65.2%
Black0.5%
Hispanic44.9%
Education (25+)
26.6%
30.7%
34.8%
No HS diploma26.6%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+7.9%
Housing tenure
50.2%
49.8%
Owner50.2%
Renter49.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93268 in Taft, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,827 → $57,778
up 23.4%
Population
18,113 → 16,963
down 6.3%
Renter share
50.7% → 49.8%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
7.8% → 7.9%
+0.1 pts
Median age
31 → 31.7
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 93268 in Taft, CA now reports about $57,778, up from $46,827 in 2021. The population has contracted by 6.3% since 2021, moving from about 18,113 residents to roughly 16,963.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93268 covers Taft, CA. The median rent here is $1,243/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($57,778/yr), ZIP 93268 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93268?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93268 (Taft, CA) is $1,243. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93268 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93268's median rent of $1,243/mo is $722 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93268 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93268 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #905 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,243/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93268?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,243/mo in ZIP 93268. The local median household income is $57,778/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93268?

Rent in ZIP 93268 has increased 12.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93268 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93268 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,243/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($57,778/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93268 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 93268 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.8% of ZIP 93268 households are renters, while 50.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93268 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93268 compare to the rest of Taft?

ZIP 93268 sits right at the Taft citywide median of $1,243/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93268 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93268 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,243/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 93268's median household income ($57,778/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93268 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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