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Population and households in ZIP 93241
Household size in ZIP 93241
| Period | ZIP 93241 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.45 | 3.27 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.47 | 3.34 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.04 | 3.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.58 | 3.26 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.87 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 93241 are large by national standards, averaging 3.58 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 4.45, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 93241
| Period | ZIP 93241 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8 | 31.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 24.5 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.8 | 33.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 33.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 93241 is young: half of its residents are under 32.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 25.8, in line with the national trend. Only 88 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 93241
| Period | ZIP 93241 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 16.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 93241: 19.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 101 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 93241
Renters in ZIP 93241
| Period | ZIP 93241 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2% | 38.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.9% | 42.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.4% | 41.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.7% | 39.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 93241: 55.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 51.6% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 93241
| Period | ZIP 93241 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 93241 is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Bakersfield area overall (7.8%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 93241
| Period | ZIP 93241 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 93241 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 93241
| Period | ZIP 93241 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $715 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $715 | $1,061 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $784 | $1,163 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,102 | $1,610 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$643 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 93241 pays $1,102 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $387 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 93241
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 93241
| Period | ZIP 93241 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 14.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 15.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 16.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 20.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 93241: 5.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 93241
| Period | ZIP 93241 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 70.3% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 72.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 73.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 77.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly six in ten adults in ZIP 93241 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 43.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 93241
| Period | ZIP 93241 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 93241: 10.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 81 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 93241 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 93241 | 3.58 | 32.1 | 19.9% | 55.7% | 10.7% | 1972 | $1,102 | 5.4% | 43.3% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 93307 | 3.79 | 28.5 | 26.4% | 52.5% | 7.1% | 1983 | $1,422 | 8.5% | 59.9% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 93203 | 4.04 | 26.8 | 25.3% | 46.1% | 6.2% | 1989 | $1,188 | 5.7% | 47.8% | 15.3% |
| ZIP 93220 | 2.97 | 46.5 | 14.6% | 18.8% | 15.6% | 1984 | $1,148 | 19.5% | 76.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 93313 | 3.70 | 32.1 | 14.3% | 21.9% | 5.9% | 2001 | $1,895 | 20.9% | 80.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 93304 | 3.40 | 30.4 | 25.4% | 54.4% | 5.5% | 1964 | $1,303 | 10.4% | 69.9% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 93306 | 3.32 | 34.1 | 19.0% | 36.5% | 7.7% | 1980 | $1,410 | 18.6% | 78.0% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 93305 | 3.31 | 29.7 | 29.9% | 65.6% | 5.5% | 1966 | $1,234 | 8.7% | 60.7% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 93309 | 2.85 | 33.3 | 20.9% | 52.9% | 6.6% | 1976 | $1,524 | 19.9% | 82.7% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 93301 | 2.44 | 37.4 | 18.9% | 63.5% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,193 | 18.4% | 81.8% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 93311 | 3.23 | 35.2 | 13.6% | 28.6% | 5.2% | 2007 | $2,626 | 49.8% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 93241. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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