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Population and households in ZIP 93531
Household size in ZIP 93531
| Period | ZIP 93531 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 3.27 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.00 | 3.34 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 3.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 3.26 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 93531 is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.31 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 93531
| Period | ZIP 93531 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.4 | 31.8 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.7 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 33.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 58.9 | 33.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +2.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 93531 skews older: half of its residents are older than 58.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 93531
| Period | ZIP 93531 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 18.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 16.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.2% of households in ZIP 93531, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 93531
Renters in ZIP 93531
| Period | ZIP 93531 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 38.6% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 42.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 41.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 39.9% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 93531 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as 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 93531
| Period | ZIP 93531 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 9.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +16.1 pts | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 93531: 33.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 93531
| Period | ZIP 93531 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 93531 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across the Bakersfield area.
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 93531
| Period | ZIP 93531 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,296 | $968 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $906 | $1,061 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $937 | $1,163 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,399 | $1,610 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$104 | +$643 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 93531 costs $1,399 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 44.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 93531
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 93531
| Period | ZIP 93531 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2% | 14.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 15.3% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 16.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 20.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 93531 than nationally: 41.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 93531
| Period | ZIP 93531 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 70.3% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.6% | 72.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 73.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 77.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 93531 is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 93531
| Period | ZIP 93531 | Bakersfield area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in ZIP 93531 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Bakersfield area (8.6%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 93531 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 93531 | 2.19 | 58.9 | 1.2% | 6.1% | 33.7% | 1988 | $1,399 | 41.0% | 93.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 93561 | 2.54 | 44.3 | 9.5% | 20.1% | 12.7% | 1988 | $1,593 | 27.1% | 89.5% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 93203 | 4.04 | 26.8 | 25.3% | 46.1% | 6.2% | 1989 | $1,188 | 5.7% | 47.8% | 15.3% |
| ZIP 93518 | 2.26 | 54.7 | 2.8% | 11.7% | 19.8% | 1986 | $1,184 | 26.8% | 94.9% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 93220 | 2.97 | 46.5 | 14.6% | 18.8% | 15.6% | 1984 | $1,148 | 19.5% | 76.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 93241 | 3.58 | 32.1 | 19.9% | 55.7% | 10.7% | 1972 | $1,102 | 5.4% | 43.3% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 93306 | 3.32 | 34.1 | 19.0% | 36.5% | 7.7% | 1980 | $1,410 | 18.6% | 78.0% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 93307 | 3.79 | 28.5 | 26.4% | 52.5% | 7.1% | 1983 | $1,422 | 8.5% | 59.9% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 93305 | 3.31 | 29.7 | 29.9% | 65.6% | 5.5% | 1966 | $1,234 | 8.7% | 60.7% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 93304 | 3.40 | 30.4 | 25.4% | 54.4% | 5.5% | 1964 | $1,303 | 10.4% | 69.9% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 93301 | 2.44 | 37.4 | 18.9% | 63.5% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,193 | 18.4% | 81.8% | 8.0% |
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 93531. 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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