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U.S. ZIP Code · CA93561

Kern County · Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Typical home value

$424,754[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
0.0%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+49.5%
vs metro
+37.5%
vs state
-39.4%
ZIP 93561 location in CA
Location of ZIP 93561 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 93561 is worth $424,754 — 37.5% above the Bakersfield-Delano, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,892 a month — a 5.3% gross rental yield. 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
$1,892[2]
Gross yield
5.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,847[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
31,175[3]
Median household income
$87,357[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
8
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
3
  • Tehachapi High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Tehachapi Unified

    1,262 students

  • Jacobsen Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Tehachapi Unified

    936 students

  • Golden Hills Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Tehachapi Unified

    677 students

  • Tompkins Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Tehachapi Unified

    658 students

  • EPIC de Cesar Chavez

    High · Grades 9–12 · EPIC de Cesar Chavez District

    585 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 yield5.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$22,703

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$2,148
Loan principal$339,803
Down payment$84,951
Total interest paid$433,400

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 ratio1.49
Monthly cost to own$2,824
Monthly rent$1,892

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
23rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
27th percentile[2]
Property tax
68th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 93561?
The typical home in 93561 is worth $424,754, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 93561?
Home values in 93561 are down 0.0% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 93561?
A typical home in 93561 rents for about $1,892 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 93561?
The effective property tax rate in 93561 is 0.9% — roughly $3,847 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 93561?
ZIP code 93561 has a population of 31,175 and a median household income of $87,357.

#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
    $416,305
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Rosamond CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $409,830
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Bakersfield, CA

    Typical home
    $458,867
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Shafter, CA

    Typical home
    $381,762
    Gross yield
  • Pine Mountain Club CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $379,443
    Gross yield
  • Lebec CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $379,141
    Gross yield

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