What to know about ZIP 93303
ZIP code 93303 covers ZIP 93303 with a population of about 2,335.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BAKERSFIELD media market.
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ZIP Code 93303 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,335
Density
N/A
Median income
$17,298
-77% vs US avg
Home value
$250,000
-28% vs US avg
Median rent
$708
-39% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 93303
Income and economy in ZIP 93303
Median household income in ZIP 93303 is about $17,298 — about 77% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 45.2%; unemployment rate near 9.8%; 6.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Food services; about 9.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 93303
Median home value is about $250,000 — about 28% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $708 (about 39% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 12.9% (about 52.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 93303, a household would need roughly $69,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,606. That is about 299% above the local median household income ($17,298), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.