Fairfax

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Aerial view of Fairfax, California
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Fairfax is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 1,879 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is East Niles, 1.6 miles NE.

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Living in Fairfax

Median household income
$30,417
Median home value
$244,400
Median rent
$1,407/mo
Median age
32.4
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Fairfax, CA population

Fairfax had 1,879 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,879
Density1,973 per sq mi (762 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fairfax at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyKern County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,879 (2020)
Land area0.95 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Coordinates35.3469° N, 118.9338° W
ZIP code93305
Census code (GEOID)0623158

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Fairfax

What county is Fairfax in?

Fairfax is in Kern County, California.

What is the population of Fairfax, CA?

1,879 people lived in Fairfax at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fairfax, CA?

The ZIP code of Fairfax is 93305.

What towns are near Fairfax?

East Niles (1.6 mi), Potomac Park (2.1 mi), Hillcrest (2.6 mi), Cottonwood (2.9 mi), Bakersfield Country Club (3.0 mi).

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