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U.S. ZIP Code · CA93280

Kern County · Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Typical home value

$316,068[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.6%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+11.3%
vs metro
+2.3%
vs state
-54.9%
ZIP 93280 location in CA
Location of ZIP 93280 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 93280 is worth $316,068 — 2.3% above the Bakersfield-Delano, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,480[3]

#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
27,407[3]
Median household income
$51,388[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

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
2
  • Wasco High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Wasco Union High

    1,693 students

  • Kings Valley Academy II

    Other · Grades K–12 · Kings Valley Academy II District

    1,066 students

  • Palm Avenue Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Wasco Union Elementary

    632 students

  • John L. Prueitt Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Wasco Union Elementary

    617 students

  • Thomas Jefferson Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Wasco Union Elementary

    589 students

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$1,598
Loan principal$252,855
Down payment$63,214
Total interest paid$322,502

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$2,067
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
71st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
26th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 93280?
The typical home in 93280 is worth $316,068, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 93280?
Home values in 93280 are down 1.6% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 93280?
The effective property tax rate in 93280 is 0.8% — roughly $2,480 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 93280?
ZIP code 93280 has a population of 27,407 and a median household income of $51,388.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bakersfield, CA

    Typical home
    $318,704
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Bakersfield, CA

    Typical home
    $312,404
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • McFarland, CA

    Typical home
    $310,472
    Gross yield
  • Keene CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $307,348
    Gross yield
  • Arvin, CA

    Typical home
    $299,349
    Gross yield
  • Delano, CA

    Typical home
    $333,851
    Gross yield
    4.5%

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