ZIP Code 93249

In ZIP code 93249, near Bakersfield, homes carry a median value of $170,300, and the county's 0.88% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $1,500 a year in taxes on such a home. With median household income at $46,646, that bill equals about 3% of annual earnings, a meaningful slice of a paycheck. Per-capita income sits lower, at $14,509, which sharpens the pinch for individual earners. Add an 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living here leans heavily on what households bring in.