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U.S. ZIP Code · CA93255

Kern County · Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Typical home value

$246,020[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.7%
5-year / yr
+3.7%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-13.4%
vs metro
-20.4%
vs state
-64.9%
ZIP 93255 location in CA
Location of ZIP 93255 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 93255 is worth $246,020 — 20.4% below the Bakersfield-Delano, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Kern County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
470[3]
Median household income
$24,583[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Kern County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,289[5]
Moved in
12,379
Moved out
13,668

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,244
Loan principal$196,816
Down payment$49,204
Total interest paid$251,028

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,695
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
17th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 93255?
The typical home in 93255 is worth $246,020, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 93255?
Home values in 93255 are up 0.7% over the past year, and up 3.7% a year over five years.
Who lives in 93255?
ZIP code 93255 has a population of 470 and a median household income of $24,583.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Weedpatch CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $248,206
    Gross yield
  • Mojave CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $234,534
    Gross yield
  • Buttonwillow CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $233,305
    Gross yield
  • Wofford Heights CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $230,238
    Gross yield
  • Bakersfield, CA

    Typical home
    $267,807
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Ridgecrest, CA

    Typical home
    $268,088
    Gross yield
    5.9%

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