93461 — Kern County, California Market Snapshot

Housing market data for zip code 93461 in Kern County, California. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.

Data as of May 2026

Limited Sales Data

Only 4 homes sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Kern County county page for broader data.

Market Sales Data

4 sales in 2026 (year to date)

Source: Redfin

Median Sale Price

$487,500

Closed sales

Days to Sell

50

Median, listing to close

Homes Sold

4

Closed in 2026

Inventory

5

Within Conforming Limit Estimate

At 5% down, the estimated base loan for the $487,500 median-priced home in 93461 is $463,125. The 2026 conforming limit is $832,750. The limit applies to the loan amount, not the home price. This estimate does not determine loan eligibility, approval, rate, fees, or mortgage insurance.

Market Insights

Conforming Loan Feasibility

At 5% down, the estimated base loan for the $487,500 median-priced home in 93461 is $463,125. The 2026 conforming limit is $832,750. The limit applies to the loan amount, not the home price. This estimate does not determine loan eligibility, approval, rate, fees, or mortgage insurance.

Loan limits in 93461 are set at the county level.

2026 Loan Limits — Kern County

Property Units Conforming Limit FHA Limit
1 Unit$832,750$541,287
2 Units$1,066,250$693,050
3 Units$1,288,800$837,700
4 Units$1,601,750$1,041,125

Affordability Snapshot — Zip 93461

To purchase the median home at $487,500 with 5% down at the assumed 6.75% rate, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $4,078.

Monthly Payment

$4,078

Income Required

$174,773

Principal & Interest

$3,004/mo

Property Tax

$731/mo

Home Insurance

$150/mo

Estimated PMI

$193/mo

Down Payment (5%)

$24,375

Assumes a 30-year fixed loan at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800 annual insurance, and a 28% housing-to-income planning ratio. Planning estimate only. The income figure divides the displayed monthly housing estimate by a 28% housing-to-income ratio. It is not an approval rule. The mortgage insurance estimate uses 0.5% of the loan amount per year. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, HOA or condo dues, closing costs, repairs, utilities, other debts, and approval rules can differ. Compare actual terms and your Loan Estimate.

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Estimate your monthly payment for a home in 93461.

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,167

Principal & Interest$2,530
Property Tax$488
Insurance$150
Loan Amount$390,000
Total Interest$520,634
Income Required$135,730/yr

Estimates only. Actual payments, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, rates, and loan terms can differ. This calculator is not a loan offer.

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