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ZIP 93308

Pop. 55,078·Kern County·883rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,564/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
-$401
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ZIP 93308 · $1,564
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,580/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
$18,768/yr
At $1,564/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.6% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93308 (Bakersfield, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,078
Median income
$62,445
Median age
37.6
Renters
51.3%
Age distribution
24.5%
21.7%
25.7%
13.1%
15.1%
Under 1824.5%
18–3421.7%
35–5425.7%
55–6413.1%
65+15.1%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
60.3%
33.4%
White60.3%
Black3.5%
Hispanic33.4%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
16.4%
29.4%
36.6%
17.6%
No HS diploma16.4%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college36.6%
Bachelor's+17.6%
Housing tenure
48.7%
51.3%
Owner48.7%
Renter51.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93308 in Bakersfield, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,490 → $62,445
up 26.2%
Population
54,857 → 55,078
up 0.4%
Renter share
54% → 51.3%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
15.7% → 17.6%
+1.9 pts
Median age
35.7 → 37.6
+1.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $49,490 to $62,445 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.2% shift. The renter share has eased from 54% to 51.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 93308

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93308 covers Bakersfield, CA. The median rent here is $1,564/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,445/yr), ZIP 93308 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93308?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93308 (Bakersfield, CA) is $1,564. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93308 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93308's median rent of $1,564/mo is $401 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93308 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93308 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #883 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,564/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93308?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,564/mo in ZIP 93308. The local median household income is $62,445/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93308?

Rent in ZIP 93308 has increased 19.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93308 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93308 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,564/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,445/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93308 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93308 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.3% of ZIP 93308 households are renters, while 48.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 93308 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 93308 compare to the rest of Bakersfield?

ZIP 93308 is more affordable than Bakersfield overall. At $1,564/mo, it's $301 below the Bakersfield citywide median of $1,865/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93308 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93308 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,564/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 93308's median household income ($62,445/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93308 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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