ZIP Code 93501

In ZIP code 93501, near Bakersfield, homes carry a median value of $196,100, and the county's 0.88% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,726 a year on such a home. With median household income at $56,737 and per-capita income at $25,895, that tax bill absorbs about three percent of a household's annual earnings, a share many owners can absorb without strain. Sales tax here runs 8.25%, adding to everyday costs. The gap between home prices and local earnings means buying remains within reach for working households, though per-capita income trails the household figure, hinting at multi-earner homes.