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ZIP 93311

Pop. 55,555·Kern County·798th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,047/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$82
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ZIP 93311 · $2,047
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,630
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,980
4 BR+
$3,590
Research median
$2,140/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
$24,564/yr
At $2,047/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.5% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93311 (Bakersfield, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,555
Median income
$116,263
Median age
32.4
Renters
29.1%
Age distribution
29.1%
24.9%
23.7%
Under 1829.1%
18–3424.9%
35–5423.7%
55–6410.5%
65+11.8%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
40.9%
39.4%
17.4%
White40.9%
Black6.5%
Hispanic39.4%
Asian17.4%
Education (25+)
20.4%
31.7%
39.9%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+39.9%
Housing tenure
70.9%
29.1%
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93311 in Bakersfield, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,569 → $2,047
up 30.5%
Income
$101,447 → $116,263
up 14.6%
Population
48,722 → 55,555
up 14.0%
Renter share
29.7% → 29.1%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
39.8% → 39.9%
+0.1 pts
Median age
33 → 32.4
-0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 93311 in Bakersfield, CA stood at $1,569 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,047, reflecting a 30.5% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $101,447 to $116,263 across the same window, up 14.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 14.0% since 2021, moving from about 48,722 residents to roughly 55,555. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 93311 in Bakersfield, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93311 covers Bakersfield, CA. The median rent here is $2,047/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($116,263/yr), ZIP 93311 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93311?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93311 (Bakersfield, CA) is $2,047. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93311 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93311's median rent of $2,047/mo is $82 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93311 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93311 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #798 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,047/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93311?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,047/mo in ZIP 93311. The local median household income is $116,263/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93311?

Rent in ZIP 93311 has decreased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93311 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93311 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,047/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($116,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93311 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 93311 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.1% of ZIP 93311 households are renters, while 70.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93311 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93311 compare to the rest of Bakersfield?

ZIP 93311 is pricier than Bakersfield as a whole. At $2,047/mo, it's $182 above the Bakersfield citywide median of $1,865/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93311 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93311 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,047/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 93311's median household income ($116,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93311 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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