ZIP Code 05450

Households in ZIP code 05450, near Bakersfield, bring in a median income of $72,875, while per-capita earnings sit at $36,176. With a median home value of $271,800 and a county effective property tax rate of 1.41%, annual property taxes on such a home would run roughly $3,830, a meaningful line item against that income. Sales tax adds 6.00% to purchases. Together these costs shape how far each paycheck stretches, and the gap between household and per-person income hints at varied earning situations across the area.