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ZIP 93306

Pop. 74,116·Kern County·861st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,794/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$171
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ZIP 93306 · $1,794
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,520/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
$21,528/yr
At $1,794/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93306 (Bakersfield, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
74,116
Median income
$69,805
Median age
33.1
Renters
36.2%
Age distribution
29.1%
23%
23.8%
13.3%
Under 1829.1%
18–3423%
35–5423.8%
55–6410.7%
65+13.3%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
36.5%
67.4%
White36.5%
Black4.3%
Hispanic67.4%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
22.7%
29.5%
29.6%
18.3%
No HS diploma22.7%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+18.3%
Housing tenure
63.8%
36.2%
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93306 in Bakersfield, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,857 → $69,805
up 14.7%
Population
74,518 → 74,116
down 0.5%
Renter share
37.4% → 36.2%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19% → 18.3%
-0.7 pts
Median age
32.1 → 33.1
+1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $60,857 to $69,805 across the same window, up 14.7% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93306 covers Bakersfield, CA. The median rent here is $1,794/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($69,805/yr), ZIP 93306 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93306?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93306 (Bakersfield, CA) is $1,794. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93306 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93306's median rent of $1,794/mo is $171 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93306 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93306 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #861 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,794/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93306?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,794/mo in ZIP 93306. The local median household income is $69,805/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93306?

Rent in ZIP 93306 has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93306 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93306 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,794/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($69,805/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93306 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93306 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.2% of ZIP 93306 households are renters, while 63.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93306 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93306 compare to the rest of Bakersfield?

ZIP 93306 is more affordable than Bakersfield overall. At $1,794/mo, it's $71 below the Bakersfield citywide median of $1,865/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93306 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93306 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,794/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 93306's median household income ($69,805/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93306 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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