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U.S. ZIP Code · CA93518

Kern County · Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Typical home value

$307,348[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.1%
5-year / yr
+3.0%
10-year / yr
+4.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+8.2%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
-56.1%
ZIP 93518 location in CA
Location of ZIP 93518 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 93518 is worth $307,348. Over the past year, values have risen 0.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#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
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,661[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
1,205[3]
Median household income
$62,321[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
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Piute Mountain Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Caliente Union Elementary

    52 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$1,554
Loan principal$245,878
Down payment$61,470
Total interest paid$313,604

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$2,033
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
6th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
47th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 93518?
The typical home in 93518 is worth $307,348, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 93518?
Home values in 93518 are up 0.1% over the past year, and up 3.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 93518?
The effective property tax rate in 93518 is 0.9% — roughly $2,661 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 93518?
ZIP code 93518 has a population of 1,205 and a median household income of $62,321.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • McFarland, CA

    Typical home
    $310,472
    Gross yield
  • Bakersfield, CA

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

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

    Typical home
    $316,068
    Gross yield
  • Bakersfield, CA

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

    Typical home
    $295,347
    Gross yield
    6.0%

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