What to know about ZIP 93556
ZIP code 93556 covers ZIP 93556 with a population of about 2,439.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 24.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BAKERSFIELD media market.
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ZIP Code 93556 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,439
Density
N/A
Median income
$50,714
-33% vs US avg
Home value
$78,300
-78% vs US avg
Median rent
$919
-21% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 93556
Income and economy in ZIP 93556
Median household income in ZIP 93556 is about $50,714 — about 33% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.7%; unemployment rate near 14.9%; 14.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Food services; about 2.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 93556
Median home value is about $78,300 — about 78% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $919 (about 21% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 6.0% (about 59.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 93556, a household would need roughly $22,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $503. That sits below the local median household income ($50,714), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.