93268 ZIP Code – Taft, California
93268 is a ZIP code serving Taft, California in Kern County with a population of approximately 17,124 residents. The median household income is $50,204 — well below the California average and below the national average. The median home value of $196,100 is below the national average, with 50.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $957 is near the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 10.4%, well above the national average. About 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 31.3, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 93224, 93276, 93311.
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ZIP 93268 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 93268 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $196k | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $957 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.3 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.4% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.8% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 93224 – Fellows
- 93276 – Tupman
- 93311 – Bakersfield
- 93314 – Bakersfield
- 93206 – Buttonwillow
- 93313 – Bakersfield
- 93222 – Pine Mountain Club
- 93251 – Mc Kittrick
- 93312 – Bakersfield
- 93309 – Bakersfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93224 | FELLOWS | 501 | $55,750 |
| 93276 | TUPMAN | 150 | Not provided |
| 93311 | BAKERSFIELD | 50,535 | $113,616 |
| 93314 | BAKERSFIELD | 34,156 | $124,885 |
| 93206 | BUTTONWILLOW | 1,709 | $50,938 |