La Cresta

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Aerial view of La Cresta, California
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La Cresta is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 8,787 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is East Bakersfield, 1.3 miles SE.

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Living in La Cresta

Median household income
$49,605
Median home value
$262,000
Median rent
$1,177/mo
Median age
29.1
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La Cresta, CA population

La Cresta had 8,787 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,787
Density8,410 per sq mi (3,247 per km²)

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

La Cresta at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyKern County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population8,787 (2020)
Land area1.04 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Coordinates35.3972° N, 118.9893° W
ZIP code93305
Census code (GEOID)0639052

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

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Frequently asked questions about La Cresta

What county is La Cresta in?

La Cresta is in Kern County, California.

What is the population of La Cresta, CA?

8,787 people lived in La Cresta at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of La Cresta, CA?

The ZIP code of La Cresta is 93305.

What towns are near La Cresta?

East Bakersfield (1.3 mi), Hillcrest (2.2 mi), Potomac Park (2.7 mi), Bakersfield Country Club (2.8 mi), Oildale (3.2 mi).

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