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Rosedale, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California. ZIP codes: 93314.
Population
18,877
Land area
29.3sq mi
People per sq mi
645
ZIP codes
1
Rosedale and its ZIP codes
Rosedale at a glance
- Rosedale is about 2.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $135,966 a year, 37% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $608,900 (17% below California) and median rent is $1,637 a month.
Local data for Rosedale, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rosedale, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$135,966
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$608,900
Median rent
$1,637/mo
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
41.2%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,723), German Americans (2,421), Irish Americans (1,485).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Rosedale.
Unemployment rate
8.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,737
347,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
PPP loans
$59.7M
730 loans, 8,242 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rosedale, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosedale, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,501
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
2,955
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
7.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosedale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Rosedale
1 in or overlapping Rosedale. Population shown
Cities near Rosedale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenacresCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.9 |
| BakersfieldCity | 4.4 mi | 150.3 |
| Cherokee StripCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Mexican ColonyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| StebbinsCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| ShafterCity | 6.7 mi | 38.7 |
| Smith CornerCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Olde StockdaleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Old StineCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| Benton ParkCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| OildaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.9 |
| Old RiverCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| TupmanCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| La CrestaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Casa LomaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosedale, CA in?
- Rosedale is in Kern County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Rosedale, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rosedale include 93314.
- What is the population of Rosedale, CA?
- About 18,877 people live in Rosedale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosedale?
- Nearby places include Greenacres (4.2 mi), Bakersfield (4.4 mi), Cherokee Strip (6.4 mi), Mexican Colony (6.6 mi), Stebbins (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023