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ZIP 93301

Pop. 13,620·Kern County·903rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,291/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.8%
Month-over-Month
-10.7%
vs US Median
-$674
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ZIP 93301 · $1,291
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,330/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,492/yr
At $1,291/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.8% YoY, -10.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93301 (Bakersfield, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,620
Median income
$43,561
Median age
34.6
Renters
63.5%
Age distribution
28.8%
22%
22.7%
17.8%
Under 1828.8%
18–3422%
35–5422.7%
55–648.8%
65+17.8%
Gender
44.5%
55.5%
Male44.5%
Female55.5%
Race & ethnicity
44.8%
47.4%
White44.8%
Black5.8%
Hispanic47.4%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
18.7%
24.1%
40%
17.2%
No HS diploma18.7%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college40%
Bachelor's+17.2%
Housing tenure
36.5%
63.5%
Owner36.5%
Renter63.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93301 in Bakersfield, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,992 → $43,561
up 36.2%
Population
14,004 → 13,620
down 2.7%
Renter share
66.2% → 63.5%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
17.1% → 17.2%
+0.1 pts
Median age
28.6 → 34.6
+6.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $31,992 to $43,561 across the same window, up 36.2% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 14,004 residents to roughly 13,620. Renters now make up 63.5% of households, compared with 66.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93301 covers Bakersfield, CA. The median rent here is $1,291/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($43,561/yr), ZIP 93301 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93301 (Bakersfield, CA) is $1,291. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93301's median rent of $1,291/mo is $674 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93301 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #903 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,291/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,291/mo in ZIP 93301. The local median household income is $43,561/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93301?

Rent in ZIP 93301 has decreased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93301 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,291/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($43,561/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93301 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.5% of ZIP 93301 households are renters, while 36.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 93301 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 93301 compare to the rest of Bakersfield?

ZIP 93301 is more affordable than Bakersfield overall. At $1,291/mo, it's $574 below the Bakersfield citywide median of $1,865/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,291/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 93301's median household income ($43,561/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93301 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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