ZIP Code 05488

In ZIP code 05488, near Bakersfield, households earn a median of $77,154, while per-capita income sits at $37,927. A median home value of $288,700 pairs with a county property tax rate of 1.41%, which works out to roughly $4,071 annually for a home at that price. Sales tax adds 7.00% to purchases. Together, these figures sketch a place where incomes are solid but housing costs and the two tax rates claim a meaningful share of earnings, so buyers here should weigh both the upfront price of a home and the ongoing tax load.