Sales tax in Maricopa, CA
The combined sales tax rate in Maricopa, CA is about 8.25%. Some local taxes in this state are not yet mapped, so the true rate may be higher.
Estimated from 1 ZIP code covering Maricopa. Enter your ZIP code in the calculator for a closer figure.
- ZIP code
- 93252, shared with Unincorporated Kern County, Unincorporated San Luis Obispo County, Unincorporated Santa Barbara County and Unincorporated Ventura County.
- County
- Kern County
Who levies sales tax across Maricopa's ZIP code
Each government below levies its own share, but not all of them reach every address: the ZIP code covering Maricopa reaches into more than one city, and an address pays only the shares whose boundary it falls inside.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | state | 7.25% | Jan 1, 2017 | California sales and use tax rates by jurisdiction |
| Maricopa | city | 1% | Jul 1, 2026 | California sales and use tax rates by jurisdiction |
| Unincorporated Kern County | city | 1% | Jul 1, 2026 | California sales and use tax rates by jurisdiction |
| Unincorporated San Luis Obispo County | city | 0% | Jul 1, 2026 | California sales and use tax rates by jurisdiction |
| Unincorporated Santa Barbara County | city | 0.5% | Jul 1, 2026 | California sales and use tax rates by jurisdiction |
| Unincorporated Ventura County | city | 0% | Jul 1, 2026 | California sales and use tax rates by jurisdiction |
No total is shown because more than one city is listed. An address falls inside only one of each, so these shares are alternatives rather than a stack, and adding them all up would give a figure nobody pays.
What can change the tax you pay in Maricopa, CA
- A shared ZIP code. Maricopa's only ZIP code, 93252, is shared with Unincorporated Kern County, Unincorporated San Luis Obispo County, Unincorporated Santa Barbara County and Unincorporated Ventura County. Which side of the city line an address is on decides whose rate applies, and the ZIP code alone cannot tell.
- What you are buying. Categories are not taxed alike. The calculator switches between general merchandise, prepared food and lodging, which are the categories we hold rates for here.
How Maricopa compares with the rest of California
Maricopa's ~8.25% is below what most ZIP codes carry in California. Of the state's 2,584 ZIP codes with a figure, 189 land on the same one, 896 carry a lower figure and 1,499 a higher one. Across California the combined rate runs from 7.25% to 11.25%. See every city in California.
| Combined rate | ZIP codes | Which is this city |
|---|---|---|
| ~7.75% | 535 | |
| ~8.75% | 373 | |
| ~9.75% | 346 | |
| ~7.25% | 282 | |
| ~8.25% | 189 | Maricopa |
Counted from ZIP-code figures. A tilde marks a band where some ZIP codes cross a tax boundary and are counted at their most likely rate.
How sales tax is collected
The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.
Rates last verified: Sep 4, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.
TaxAndTips provides informational estimates from published tax-rate data. Actual tax treatment can depend on the product or service, the exact address, the transaction, exemption status and applicable law. For official obligations, consult the taxing authority or a qualified tax professional.
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