Cottonwood
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Cottonwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 3,971 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Casa Loma, 0.7 miles W.
- 3,971residents (2020 Census)
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 10,103 / sq mipopulation density
- 93304ZIP code
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- Median household income
- $44,247
- Median home value
- $321,600
- Median rent
- $1,029/mo
- Median age
- 18.3
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Cottonwood had 3,971 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,971 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,103 per sq mi (3,901 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottonwood at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,971 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.3456° N, 118.9859° W |
| ZIP code | 93304 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0616623 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottonwood
- Casa Loma0.7 mi W
- Potomac Park1.7 mi NE
- Benton Park2.5 mi W
- East Bakersfield2.7 mi N
- Hillcrest2.8 mi NE
- Rexland Acres2.9 mi S
- Fairfax2.9 mi E
- Bakersfield3.0 mi W
- Old Stine3.4 mi W
- La Cresta3.6 mi N
- East Niles3.9 mi NE
- Bakersfield Country Club4.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood
What county is Cottonwood in?
Cottonwood is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Cottonwood, CA?
3,971 people lived in Cottonwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottonwood, CA?
The ZIP code of Cottonwood is 93304.
What towns are near Cottonwood?
Casa Loma (0.7 mi), Potomac Park (1.7 mi), Benton Park (2.5 mi), East Bakersfield (2.7 mi), Hillcrest (2.8 mi).
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