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ZIP 93312

Pop. 58,384·Kern County·670th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,400/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$435
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ZIP 93312 · $2,400
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,220
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,720
Research median
$2,220/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
$28,800/yr
At $2,400/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93312 (Bakersfield, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,384
Median income
$114,195
Median age
34.9
Renters
20.5%
Age distribution
28.8%
21.5%
26.7%
Under 1828.8%
18–3421.5%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.1%
65+11.9%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
57.2%
33.4%
White57.2%
Black1.9%
Hispanic33.4%
Asian6.8%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
24%
35.2%
34%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma24%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+34%
Housing tenure
79.5%
20.5%
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93312 in Bakersfield, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,743 → $2,400
up 37.7%
Income
$102,677 → $114,195
up 11.2%
Population
57,625 → 58,384
up 1.3%
Renter share
21.3% → 20.5%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
32.1% → 34%
+1.9 pts
Median age
33.6 → 34.9
+1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 93312 in Bakersfield, CA paid around $1,743 a month. That figure now sits near $2,400, up 37.7% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $102,677 in 2021 to $114,195 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 93312 in Bakersfield, CA adding about 759 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 93312 in Bakersfield, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93312 covers Bakersfield, CA. The median rent here is $2,400/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($114,195/yr), ZIP 93312 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93312?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93312 (Bakersfield, CA) is $2,400. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93312 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93312's median rent of $2,400/mo is $435 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93312 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93312 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #670 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,400/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93312?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,400/mo in ZIP 93312. The local median household income is $114,195/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93312?

Rent in ZIP 93312 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 93312 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93312 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,400/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($114,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93312 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 93312 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.5% of ZIP 93312 households are renters, while 79.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93312 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93312 compare to the rest of Bakersfield?

ZIP 93312 is pricier than Bakersfield as a whole. At $2,400/mo, it's $535 above the Bakersfield citywide median of $1,865/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93312 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93312 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,400/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 93312's median household income ($114,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93312 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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