ZIP Code 93222

In ZIP code 93222, near Bakersfield, households bring in a median of $69,337 a year, while per-capita income sits at $46,758. A median home value of $393,000 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.88%, which works out to roughly $3,458 annually for a home at that price. Adding an 8.25% combined sales tax means everyday purchases carry a noticeable premium. Together, these figures shape how far each paycheck stretches: housing costs claim a real share of earnings, and the sales tax trims spending power further, leaving households to weigh priorities carefully across the year.