ZIP Code 93240

In ZIP code 93240, near Bakersfield, households earn a median of $31,267, while per-capita income reaches $23,232. A median home value of $221,000 carries a county property tax rate of 0.88%, working out to roughly $1,945 a year in taxes. Sales tax adds 8.25% to purchases. With incomes at this level, housing costs and the combined tax load claim a significant share of what households bring in, so daily spending and long-term ownership both weigh heavily on local finances.