Golden Hills
Census-designated place in Kern County, California

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.
- 9,578residents (2020 Census)
- 3,917 ftelevation · 1,194 m
- 10.9 sq miland area · 28.3 km²
- 878 / sq mipopulation density
- 93561ZIP code
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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- 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 had 9,578 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,578 |
|---|---|
| Density | 878 per sq mi (339 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Golden Hills at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,578 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.91 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,917 ft (1,194 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1384° N, 118.4976° W |
| ZIP code | 93561 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0630282 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Golden Hills
- Tehachapi2.9 mi E
- Mountain Meadows4.8 mi SE
- Keene9.1 mi NW
- Stallion Springs9.6 mi W
- Bear Valley Springs10.1 mi W
- Arvin19.2 mi W
- Mojave19.4 mi SE
- Edmundson Acres19.4 mi W
- Di Giorgio21.0 mi W
- Weedpatch24.2 mi W
- Tarina24.6 mi NW
- Rosamond24.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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