ZIP Code 05454

Households in ZIP code 05454, near Bakersfield, bring in a median income of $128,212, while per-capita income sits at $44,572. That gap hints at larger households with multiple earners. A median home value of $372,400 carries a county-level property tax rate of 1.41%, which adds up over a year. Sales tax runs 6.00%, so day-to-day purchases also draw on earnings. With income well above the per-person figure, many households here can absorb both property and sales taxes while still covering other expenses.