Edison
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Edison is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 255 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Niles, 3.3 miles NW.
- 255residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 252 / sq mipopulation density
- 93220ZIP code
About Edison
Edison (formerly Wade) is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in the Tehachapi mountains of Kern County, California, United States. It is located 7.5 miles (12 km) east-southeast of downtown Bakersfield, at an elevation of 571 feet (174 m). As of the 2020 census, Edison had a population of 255.
In 1902, the Edison Electric Company built a substation on the site. The Southern Pacific Railroad arrived at Wade in 1903, and changed the name to Edison. In 1928 oil was found nearby, and the Edison Oil Field gradually developed, peaking in the 1950s. The community is within the administrative boundaries of the oilfield, and active wells surround the town.
The Edison post office opened in 1903, closed in 1929, and re-opened in 1946.
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Edison had 255 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 255 |
|---|---|
| Density | 252 per sq mi (97 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Edison at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 255 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3473° N, 118.8698° W |
| ZIP code | 93220 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0621544 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Edison
- East Niles3.3 mi NW
- Fairfax3.6 mi W
- Tarina3.8 mi NE
- Fuller Acres4.0 mi SW
- Bakersfield Country Club5.0 mi NW
- Hillcrest5.4 mi NW
- Potomac Park5.5 mi W
- Lamont6.2 mi SW
- East Bakersfield6.4 mi W
- Cottonwood6.5 mi W
- Di Giorgio6.9 mi S
- Goodmanville7.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Edison
What county is Edison in?
Edison is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Edison, CA?
255 people lived in Edison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Edison, CA?
The ZIP code of Edison is 93220.
What is the elevation of Edison?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Edison?
East Niles (3.3 mi), Fairfax (3.6 mi), Tarina (3.8 mi), Fuller Acres (4.0 mi), Bakersfield Country Club (5.0 mi).
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