ZIP Code 93285

In ZIP code 93285, near Bakersfield, homes carry a median value of $219,400, and the county's 0.88% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,930 a year on such a home. With median household income at $40,275, that tax equals about 4.8% of annual earnings — a real cost for area families. Per-capita income sits at $38,101. Add the 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and daily costs climb further. Buying here demands careful weighing of what wages can carry against both the yearly tax bill and ongoing living expenses.