Inyokern
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Inyokern is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 988 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,434 ft (742 m) above sea level. The nearest town is China Lake Acres, 3.1 miles E.
- 988residents (2020 Census)
- 2,434 ftelevation · 742 m
- 10.9 sq miland area · 28.3 km²
- 90 / sq mipopulation density
- 93555ZIP code
About Inyokern
Inyokern (formerly Siding 16 and Magnolia) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. Its name derives from its location near the border between Inyo and Kern Counties. Inyokern is located 8 miles (13 km) west of Ridgecrest, at an elevation of 2,434 feet (742 m). It is on the western side of the Indian Wells Valley. The population was 988 in the 2020 census, down from 1,099 in the 2010 census.
It was a railroad town established along the Southern Pacific railroad's Lone Pine Branch (now removed) and with WWII became site of the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.
It is served by Inyokern Airport.
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- Median home value
- $292,900
- Median rent
- $800/mo
- Median age
- 55.2
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Inyokern had 988 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 988 |
|---|---|
| Density | 90 per sq mi (35 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Inyokern at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 988 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.93 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,434 ft (742 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6544° N, 117.8195° W |
| ZIP code | 93555 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0636658 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Inyokern
- China Lake Acres3.1 mi E
- Ridgecrest Heights7.4 mi SE
- Ridgecrest8.9 mi E
- Pearsonville12.1 mi N
- Randsburg21.7 mi SE
- Johannesburg21.9 mi SE
- Onyx22.9 mi W
- Searles Valley25.0 mi E
- Weldon27.5 mi W
- Trona28.1 mi NE
- Homewood Canyon29.2 mi NE
- Kennedy Meadows29.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Inyokern
What county is Inyokern in?
Inyokern is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Inyokern, CA?
988 people lived in Inyokern at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Inyokern, CA?
The ZIP code of Inyokern is 93555.
What is the elevation of Inyokern?
2,434 feet (742 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Inyokern?
China Lake Acres (3.1 mi), Ridgecrest Heights (7.4 mi), Ridgecrest (8.9 mi), Pearsonville (12.1 mi), Randsburg (21.7 mi).
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