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ZIP 93304

Pop. 51,037·Kern County·895th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,437/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$528
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ZIP 93304 · $1,437
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,400
Research median
$1,430/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
$17,244/yr
At $1,437/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93304 (Bakersfield, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,037
Median income
$50,790
Median age
29.9
Renters
53.9%
Age distribution
29.9%
28.1%
21.1%
Under 1829.9%
18–3428.1%
35–5421.1%
55–6410.2%
65+10.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
27.8%
69.8%
White27.8%
Black9.4%
Hispanic69.8%
Asian3.4%
Education (25+)
29.7%
31.6%
27.7%
No HS diploma29.7%
HS diploma31.6%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+11%
Housing tenure
46.1%
53.9%
Owner46.1%
Renter53.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93304 in Bakersfield, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,563 → $50,790
up 11.5%
Population
49,647 → 51,037
up 2.8%
Renter share
57.6% → 53.9%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
11.4% → 11%
-0.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $45,563 to $50,790 across the same window, up 11.5% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 49,647 residents to roughly 51,037. Renters now make up 53.9% of households, compared with 57.6% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 93304

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93304 covers Bakersfield, CA. The median rent here is $1,437/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($50,790/yr), ZIP 93304 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93304?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93304 (Bakersfield, CA) is $1,437. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93304 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93304's median rent of $1,437/mo is $528 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93304 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93304 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #895 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,437/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93304?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,437/mo in ZIP 93304. The local median household income is $50,790/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93304?

Rent in ZIP 93304 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93304 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93304 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,437/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($50,790/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93304 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93304 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.9% of ZIP 93304 households are renters, while 46.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 93304 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 93304 compare to the rest of Bakersfield?

ZIP 93304 is more affordable than Bakersfield overall. At $1,437/mo, it's $428 below the Bakersfield citywide median of $1,865/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93304 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93304 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,437/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 93304's median household income ($50,790/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93304 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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