Fairfax
Census-designated place in Kern County, California

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.
- 1,879residents (2020 Census)
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 1,973 / sq mipopulation density
- 93305ZIP code
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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 had 1,879 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,879 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,973 per sq mi (762 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfax at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,879 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.95 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.3469° N, 118.9338° W |
| ZIP code | 93305 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0623158 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfax
- East Niles1.6 mi NE
- Potomac Park2.1 mi NW
- Hillcrest2.6 mi NW
- Cottonwood2.9 mi W
- Bakersfield Country Club3.0 mi N
- Fuller Acres3.3 mi S
- East Bakersfield3.4 mi NW
- Edison3.6 mi E
- Casa Loma3.7 mi W
- Rexland Acres4.6 mi SW
- La Cresta4.7 mi NW
- Benton Park5.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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