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ZIP Code 93203

Kern, California

FIPS 93203

Juniper

ZIP Code 93203 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$264,900

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.4

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,712

Median Age

25.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$264,900

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,483

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.38

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,122

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

39.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

65.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

110.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

16.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

11.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.4

Higher than 95%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 93203: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 93203?
The median home value in ZIP Code 93203 is $264,900, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 93203?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 93203 is $2,483, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 93203 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 93203 cost about 5.38× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 93203?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 93203 is $1,122 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 93203?
Home prices in ZIP Code 93203 have moved 69% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 93203?
ZIP Code 93203 averages 65.1°F year-round, summer highs near 94.8°F, winter lows around 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 93203 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 93203's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.4 (higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →