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ZIP Code 93518

Kern, California

FIPS 93518

Juniper

ZIP Code 93518 is in the bottom 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$285,500

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.2

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,205

Median Age

51.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$285,500

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,817

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.58

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$1,392

Higher than 80%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

56

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

54.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

64.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

10.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.2

Higher than 91%

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 93518: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 93518?
The median home value in ZIP Code 93518 is $285,500, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 93518?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 93518 is $1,817, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 93518 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 93518 cost about 4.58× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 93518?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 93518 is $1,392 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 93518?
ZIP Code 93518 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 93518 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 93518's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.2 (higher than 91% 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 →