Mojave
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Mojave is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 4,699 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,762 ft (842 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosamond, 10.4 miles S.
- 4,699residents (2020 Census)
- 2,762 ftelevation · 842 m
- 58.4 sq miland area · 151.2 km²
- 80 / sq mipopulation density
- 93501ZIP code
About Mojave
Mojave (formerly Mohave) is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, United States. Mojave is located 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Bakersfield, and 100 miles (161 km) north of Los Angeles, at an elevation of 2,762.46 feet (842.00 m). The town is located in the western region of the Mojave Desert, below and east of Oak Creek Pass and the Tehachapi Mountains. Mojave is on the Pacific Crest Trail.
The population was 4,700 at the 2020 census, up from 4,238 at the 2010 census. Telephone numbers in Mojave follow the format (661) 824-xxxx and the area includes three postal ZIP Codes.
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- Median household income
- $55,660
- Median home value
- $213,600
- Median rent
- $1,214/mo
- Median age
- 31.1
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Mojave had 4,699 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,699 |
|---|---|
| Density | 80 per sq mi (31 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mojave at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,699 (2020) |
| Land area | 58.37 sq mi (151.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,762 ft (842 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0150° N, 118.1902° W |
| ZIP code | 93501 |
| Official website | visitmojave.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0648452 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mojave
- Rosamond10.4 mi S
- Mountain Meadows14.8 mi W
- Tehachapi17.0 mi NW
- Edwards AFB17.1 mi SE
- Golden Hills19.4 mi NW
- California City20.3 mi NE
- North Edwards21.7 mi E
- Lancaster22.2 mi S
- Quartz Hill25.1 mi S
- Stallion Springs27.0 mi W
- Elizabeth Lake27.0 mi SW
- Lake Hughes27.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mojave
What county is Mojave in?
Mojave is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Mojave, CA?
4,699 people lived in Mojave at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mojave, CA?
The ZIP code of Mojave is 93501.
What is the elevation of Mojave?
2,762 feet (842 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mojave?
Rosamond (10.4 mi), Mountain Meadows (14.8 mi), Tehachapi (17.0 mi), Edwards AFB (17.1 mi), Golden Hills (19.4 mi).
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