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ZIP Code 93240

Kern, California

FIPS 93240

Juniper

ZIP Code 93240 is in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$221,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.5

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,981

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$221,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,910

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.07

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,158

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

-5.6%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-47%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

95.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

113.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

11.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.5

Higher than 93%

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 93240: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 93240?
The median home value in ZIP Code 93240 is $221,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 93240?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 93240 is $1,910, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 93240 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 93240 cost about 7.07× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 93240?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 93240 is $1,158 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 93240?
Home prices in ZIP Code 93240 have moved 50% over the past five years (-5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 93240?
ZIP Code 93240 averages 61.2°F year-round, summer highs near 95.9°F, winter lows around 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 93240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 93240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.5 (higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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