Oildale
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Oildale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 36,135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 469 ft (143 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Cresta, 3.2 miles SE.
- 36,135residents (2020 Census)
- 469 ftelevation · 143 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.5 km²
- 4,569 / sq mipopulation density
- 93301ZIP code
About Oildale
Oildale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. Oildale is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north-northwest of downtown Bakersfield, at an elevation of 469 feet (143 m). The population was 32,684 at the 2010 census, up from 27,885 at the 2000 census. In the 2020 census, Oildale's population was 35,520. It is an unincorporated suburban town just north of Bakersfield across the Kern River, west of the Kern River Oil Field, and east of Highway 99.
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- Median household income
- $51,298
- Median home value
- $238,800
- Median rent
- $1,281/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Oildale had 36,135 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 36,135 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,569 per sq mi (1,764 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oildale at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 36,135 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.91 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4293° N, 119.0306° W |
| ZIP code | 93301 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0653448 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oildale
- La Cresta3.2 mi SE
- East Bakersfield4.5 mi SE
- Goodmanville4.9 mi E
- Rivergrove5.1 mi E
- Bakersfield5.3 mi S
- Hillcrest5.4 mi SE
- Old Stine5.7 mi S
- Benton Park5.7 mi S
- Bakersfield Country Club5.7 mi SE
- Potomac Park5.9 mi SE
- Greenacres5.9 mi SW
- Casa Loma6.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oildale
What county is Oildale in?
Oildale is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Oildale, CA?
36,135 people lived in Oildale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oildale, CA?
The ZIP code of Oildale is 93301.
What is the elevation of Oildale?
469 feet (143 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oildale?
La Cresta (3.2 mi), East Bakersfield (4.5 mi), Goodmanville (4.9 mi), Rivergrove (5.1 mi), Bakersfield (5.3 mi).
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