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Population and households in ZIP 93304
Household size in ZIP 93304
| Period | ZIP 93304 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.34 | 3.27 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.39 | 3.34 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.30 | 3.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.40 | 3.26 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 93304 is a place of big households: 3.40 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.34, even as the national average fell.
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 93304
| Period | ZIP 93304 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1 | 31.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.4 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.7 | 33.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.4 | 33.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.4, ZIP 93304 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 43 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 93304
| Period | ZIP 93304 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 16.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 93304 (25.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 31 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 93304
Renters in ZIP 93304
| Period | ZIP 93304 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.5% | 38.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.7% | 42.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.8% | 41.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 39.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 93304 rent: 54.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 43.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 93304
| Period | ZIP 93304 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in ZIP 93304 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 93304
| Period | ZIP 93304 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 93304 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest 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 93304
| Period | ZIP 93304 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $869 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $892 | $1,061 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,012 | $1,163 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,303 | $1,610 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$435 | +$643 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 93304 pays $1,303 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $435 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.1% 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 northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 93304
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 93304
| Period | ZIP 93304 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 14.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 15.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 16.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 20.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 93304: 10.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 64 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 93304
| Period | ZIP 93304 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.8% | 70.3% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.8% | 72.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.2% | 73.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.9% | 77.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in ZIP 93304 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 93304 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five California ZIP codes.
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 93304
| Period | ZIP 93304 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 93304 runs well above the national rate: 11.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 62 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, 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 93304 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 93304 | 3.40 | 30.4 | 25.4% | 54.4% | 5.5% | 1964 | $1,303 | 10.4% | 69.9% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 93309 | 2.85 | 33.3 | 20.9% | 52.9% | 6.6% | 1976 | $1,524 | 19.9% | 82.7% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 93307 | 3.79 | 28.5 | 26.4% | 52.5% | 7.1% | 1983 | $1,422 | 8.5% | 59.9% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 93301 | 2.44 | 37.4 | 18.9% | 63.5% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,193 | 18.4% | 81.8% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 93313 | 3.70 | 32.1 | 14.3% | 21.9% | 5.9% | 2001 | $1,895 | 20.9% | 80.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 93305 | 3.31 | 29.7 | 29.9% | 65.6% | 5.5% | 1966 | $1,234 | 8.7% | 60.7% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 93311 | 3.23 | 35.2 | 13.6% | 28.6% | 5.2% | 2007 | $2,626 | 49.8% | 93.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 93308 | 2.74 | 39.1 | 14.6% | 50.7% | 8.0% | 1976 | $1,437 | 18.3% | 84.6% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 93306 | 3.32 | 34.1 | 19.0% | 36.5% | 7.7% | 1980 | $1,410 | 18.6% | 78.0% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 93312 | 3.20 | 37.1 | 10.2% | 21.1% | 5.6% | 1999 | $2,196 | 35.1% | 93.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 93241 | 3.58 | 32.1 | 19.9% | 55.7% | 10.7% | 1972 | $1,102 | 5.4% | 43.3% | 10.9% |
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 93304. 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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