Taft Heights
Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Taft Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 1,999 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,178 ft (359 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Taft, 0.8 miles E.
- 1,999residents (2020 Census)
- 1,178 ftelevation · 359 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 6,759 / sq mipopulation density
- 93268ZIP code
About Taft Heights
Taft Heights (formerly, Boust City) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. Taft Heights is located 1 mile (1.6 km) west-southwest of Taft, at an elevation of 1,178 feet (359 m). The population was 1,999 at the 2020 census, up from 1,949 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $54,034
- Median home value
- $193,800
- Median rent
- $1,066/mo
- Median age
- 31.4
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Taft Heights had 1,999 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,999 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,759 per sq mi (2,610 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Taft Heights at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,999 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.30 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1338° N, 119.4711° W |
| ZIP code | 93268 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0677588 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Taft Heights
- South Taft0.8 mi E
- Ford City2.3 mi N
- Taft2.7 mi E
- Fellows5.3 mi NW
- Valley Acres6.2 mi NE
- Maricopa6.8 mi SE
- Dustin Acres7.9 mi NE
- Derby Acres10.7 mi NW
- Tupman13.1 mi NE
- McKittrick14.3 mi NW
- Cuyama16.2 mi SW
- New Cuyama17.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Taft Heights
What county is Taft Heights in?
Taft Heights is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Taft Heights, CA?
1,999 people lived in Taft Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Taft Heights, CA?
The ZIP code of Taft Heights is 93268.
What is the elevation of Taft Heights?
1,178 feet (359 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Taft Heights?
South Taft (0.8 mi), Ford City (2.3 mi), Taft (2.7 mi), Fellows (5.3 mi), Valley Acres (6.2 mi).
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