ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 93313

Pop. 61,843·Kern County·677th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,375/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$443
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 93313 · $2,375
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 93313 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 93313 changed +2.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($91,943) is $2,299 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,220); a 3-bedroom is $3,090.

Rank in Bakersfield

8th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Bakersfield.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 93311, 8 miles away, rents for 10% less ($2,128/mo), about $3,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 93313. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$28,500/yr
At $2,375/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyKern County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93313 (Bakersfield, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,843
Median income
$91,943
Median age
31.7
Renters
21.4%
Age distribution
29.9%
24.5%
28.2%
Under 1829.9%
18–3424.5%
35–5428.2%
55–648.4%
65+8.9%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
33.8%
56.2%
14.3%
White33.8%
Black6.5%
Hispanic56.2%
Asian14.3%
Education (25+)
19.7%
28.1%
30.7%
21.4%
No HS diploma19.7%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+21.4%
Housing tenure
78.6%
21.4%
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 93313 in Bakersfield, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,995 → $2,375
up 19.0%
Income
$92,049 → $91,943
down 0.1%
Population
61,245 → 61,843
up 1.0%
Renter share
22.2% → 21.4%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 21.4%
+1.7 pts
Median age
30.4 → 31.7
+1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 93313 in Bakersfield, CA stood at $1,995 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,375, reflecting a 19.0% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $92,049 in 2021 to $91,943 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 61,245 residents to roughly 61,843. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 93313 in Bakersfield, CA market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 93313 covers Bakersfield, CA. The median rent here is $2,375/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($91,943/yr), ZIP 93313 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93313?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,375/mo in ZIP 93313. The local median household income is $91,943/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93313?

Rent in ZIP 93313 has risen 2.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

How does ZIP 93313 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93313 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #677 of 898 at $2,375/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 93313 changed +2.6%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 93313 compare to the rest of Bakersfield?

At $2,375/mo, ZIP 93313 is $474 above the Bakersfield citywide median of $1,901/mo. It is the 8th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Bakersfield.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,375/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 93313's median household income ($91,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93313 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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