ZIP Code 93220

In ZIP code 93220, near Bakersfield, homeowners pay a county-level property tax rate of 0.88%, while purchases carry a combined sales tax of 8.25%. Those two figures shape the household budget alongside income and housing costs. A home's assessed value determines the annual property tax bill at that 0.88% rate, and the 8.25% sales tax applies to most everyday purchases, from groceries to household goods. Together they influence how far a paycheck stretches each month. Buyers weighing a move here should factor both taxes into their overall spending plan rather than looking at either one alone.