Lake Isabella
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Lake Isabella is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 3,573 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,513 ft (766 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bodfish, 3.7 miles S.
- 3,573residents (2020 Census)
- 2,513 ftelevation · 766 m
- 21.7 sq miland area · 56.2 km²
- 165 / sq mipopulation density
- 93240ZIP code
About Lake Isabella
Lake Isabella (formerly, Isabella) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the southern Sierra Nevada, in Kern County, California, United States. It is named after the Lake Isabella reservoir and located at the lake’s southwestern edge, 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Wofford Heights in the Kern River Valley.
The town of Lake Isabella is located 35 miles (56 km) east-northeast of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 2,513 feet (766 m). The population was 3,573 at the 2020 census, up from 3,466 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $26,661
- Median home value
- $132,900
- Median rent
- $1,163/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Lake Isabella had 3,573 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,573 |
|---|---|
| Density | 165 per sq mi (64 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Isabella at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,573 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.71 sq mi (56.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,513 ft (766 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6277° N, 118.4857° W |
| ZIP code | 93240 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0639570 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Isabella
- Bodfish3.7 mi S
- Squirrel Mountain Valley4.6 mi E
- Mountain Mesa4.6 mi E
- Wofford Heights6.1 mi N
- Alta Sierra7.6 mi NW
- Kernville9.3 mi N
- Weldon10.0 mi E
- Glennville14.5 mi NW
- Panorama Heights14.7 mi NW
- Onyx14.8 mi E
- Poso Park15.2 mi NW
- Sugarloaf Saw Mill16.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Isabella
What county is Lake Isabella in?
Lake Isabella is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Lake Isabella, CA?
3,573 people lived in Lake Isabella at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Isabella, CA?
The ZIP code of Lake Isabella is 93240.
What is the elevation of Lake Isabella?
2,513 feet (766 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Isabella?
Bodfish (3.7 mi), Squirrel Mountain Valley (4.6 mi), Mountain Mesa (4.6 mi), Wofford Heights (6.1 mi), Alta Sierra (7.6 mi).
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