Golden Hills

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Aerial view of Golden Hills, California
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Golden Hills is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 9,578 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,917 ft (1,194 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tehachapi, 2.9 miles E.

About Golden Hills

Golden Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Tehachapi Mountains, in Kern County, California, United States. The population was 9,578 at the 2020 census, up from 8,656 at the 2010 census. Golden Hills adjoins the city of Tehachapi on the west.

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Living in Golden Hills

Median household income
$95,669
Median home value
$410,300
Median rent
$1,377/mo
Median age
37.3
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Golden Hills, CA population

Golden Hills had 9,578 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,578
Density878 per sq mi (339 per km²)

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

Golden Hills at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyKern County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population9,578 (2020)
Land area10.91 sq mi (28.3 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation3,917 ft (1,194 m)
Coordinates35.1384° N, 118.4976° W
ZIP code93561
Census code (GEOID)0630282

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

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Frequently asked questions about Golden Hills

What county is Golden Hills in?

Golden Hills is in Kern County, California.

What is the population of Golden Hills, CA?

9,578 people lived in Golden Hills at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Golden Hills, CA?

The ZIP code of Golden Hills is 93561.

What is the elevation of Golden Hills?

3,917 feet (1,194 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Golden Hills?

Tehachapi (2.9 mi), Mountain Meadows (4.8 mi), Keene (9.1 mi), Stallion Springs (9.6 mi), Bear Valley Springs (10.1 mi).

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