93268 ZIP Code
Taft, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 93268 |
| City/Town: | Taft |
| County: | Kern |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,124 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,204 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,435 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,303 |
| Median Home Value: | $196,100 |
| Land Area: | 68.1 sq miles
176.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1676, -119.4100 |
Population Information (93268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,124 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,815 | 51.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,309 | 48.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,273 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,595 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,214 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,233 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,368 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,069 | 17.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,026 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,708 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 902 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 808 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,288 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 481 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 159 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (93268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $196,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $957 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,303 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,692 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 611 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,623 | 46.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,069 | 53.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (93268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,441 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,386 | 13.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,501 | 14.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,417 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,626 | 25.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 648 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 535 | 5.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 328 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (93268 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,204 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,940 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,446 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,435 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (93268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,080 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,229 | 88.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 851 | 12.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,763 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,615 | 74.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,242 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 279 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 93 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (93268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,677 | 74.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 125 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 123 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,239 | 13.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,871 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,359 | 19.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,325 | 42.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 7,111 | 41.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 205 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (93268 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 577 | 10.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 336 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 587 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 456 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 871 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,123 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 593 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 594 | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 356 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 199 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (93268 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,689 | 75.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 933 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 243 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 43 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 186 | 3.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (93268 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,768 | 28.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 505 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 192 | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 85 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 345 | 5.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 173 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 150 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 116 | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 464 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,357 | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 432 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 239 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 403 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (93268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (93268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,937 | 87.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,473 | 43.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,954 | 52.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,817 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (93268 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,046 | 71.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,858 | 32.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,071 | 18.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 412 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 338 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,443 | 25.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (93268 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,695 | 74.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 184 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 77 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 411 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 225 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 21 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 86 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 592 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (93268 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 293 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 322 | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 225 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 932 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 983 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 653 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,146 | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 553 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,196 | 19.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (93268 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 149 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 536 | 8.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,977 | 31.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,738 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 886 | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 17 | 0.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (93268 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,470 | 61.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 155 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,925 | 33.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 55 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (93268 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 686 | 12.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,304 | 40.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,543 | 27.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,159 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (93268 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 179 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 298 | 11.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 270 | 10.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 614 | 23.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 905 | 34.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 239 | 9.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 48 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 70 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (93268 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,434 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $517 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $957 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.08 | 2.38 |
Households (93268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,692 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,373 | 41.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,027 | 18.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,369 | 24.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,038 | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,219 | 39.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,494 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (93268 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,937 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,032 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,693 | 38.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 124 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 864 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,284 | 32.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (93268 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,875 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 126 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 457 | 9.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,153 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 945 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,194 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (93268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,452 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 598 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,754 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,481 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 87 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,387 | 55.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,007 | 40.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (93268 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,507 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,481 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,906 | 76.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 480 | 19.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 206 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 95 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (93268 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,575 | 85.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 68 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,549 | 3748.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,549 | 3748.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,549 | 3748.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 36.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 30 | 44.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,358 | 3467.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 13.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (93268 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,851 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,564 | 66.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,287 | 33.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,123 | 32.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 113 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 43 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (93268 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,692 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,111 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Taft, CA93268