Ford City
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Ford City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 4,348 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 892 ft (272 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taft Heights, 2.3 miles S.
- 4,348residents (2020 Census)
- 892 ftelevation · 272 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 2,833 / sq mipopulation density
- 93268ZIP code
About Ford City
Ford City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. Ford City is located 1 mile (1.61 km) north of Taft, at an elevation of 892 feet (272 m). The population was 4,348 at the 2020 census, up from 4,278 at the 2010 census. It is immediately north of Taft, between the huge Midway-Sunset Oil Field to the southwest, and the almost exhausted Buena Vista Oil Field to the northeast. State Route 119 passes east of town from its junction with SR 33 to the south.
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- Median household income
- $47,214
- Median home value
- $207,800
- Median rent
- $1,075/mo
- Median age
- 27
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Ford City had 4,348 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,348 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,833 per sq mi (1,094 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ford City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,348 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.53 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1647° N, 119.4584° W |
| ZIP code | 93268 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0624764 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ford City
- Taft Heights2.3 mi S
- South Taft2.4 mi S
- Taft3.3 mi SE
- Valley Acres4.1 mi NE
- Fellows5.1 mi W
- Dustin Acres5.9 mi NE
- Maricopa8.4 mi S
- Derby Acres9.9 mi NW
- Tupman10.9 mi NE
- McKittrick13.2 mi NW
- Buttonwillow16.9 mi N
- Cuyama18.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Ford City
What county is Ford City in?
Ford City is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Ford City, CA?
4,348 people lived in Ford City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ford City, CA?
The ZIP code of Ford City is 93268.
What is the elevation of Ford City?
892 feet (272 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ford City?
Taft Heights (2.3 mi), South Taft (2.4 mi), Taft (3.3 mi), Valley Acres (4.1 mi), Fellows (5.1 mi).
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