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ZIP 93307

Pop. 85,945·Kern County·868th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,739/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$226
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 93307 · $1,739
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,330
Research median
$1,390/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
$20,868/yr
At $1,739/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (7.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93307 (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, 7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
85,945
Median income
$56,446
Median age
28.4
Renters
53%
Age distribution
32.7%
26.8%
25.2%
Under 1832.7%
18–3426.8%
35–5425.2%
55–647.7%
65+7.7%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
50.8%
81.1%
White50.8%
Black6.1%
Hispanic81.1%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
40%
30.1%
22.2%
No HS diploma40%
HS diploma30.1%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+7.7%
Housing tenure
47%
53%
Owner47%
Renter53%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93307 in Bakersfield, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,552 → $56,446
up 21.3%
Population
87,133 → 85,945
down 1.4%
Renter share
48.7% → 53%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
6.7% → 7.7%
+1.0 pts
Median age
27.4 → 28.4
+1.0 yrs

Median household income rose from $46,552 to $56,446 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.3% shift. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 87,133 residents to roughly 85,945. Renters now make up 53% of households, compared with 48.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93307 covers Bakersfield, CA. The median rent here is $1,739/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($56,446/yr), ZIP 93307 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93307?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93307 (Bakersfield, CA) is $1,739. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93307 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93307's median rent of $1,739/mo is $226 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93307 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93307 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #868 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,739/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93307?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,739/mo in ZIP 93307. The local median household income is $56,446/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93307?

Rent in ZIP 93307 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93307 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93307 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,739/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($56,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93307 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93307 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53% of ZIP 93307 households are renters, while 47% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 93307 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 93307 compare to the rest of Bakersfield?

ZIP 93307 is more affordable than Bakersfield overall. At $1,739/mo, it's $126 below the Bakersfield citywide median of $1,865/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93307 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93307 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,739/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 93307's median household income ($56,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93307 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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