Taft Heights

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Aerial view of Taft Heights, California
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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.

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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Living in Taft Heights

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, CA population

Taft Heights had 1,999 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,999
Density6,759 per sq mi (2,610 per km²)

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

Taft Heights at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyKern County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,999 (2020)
Land area0.30 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Coordinates35.1338° N, 119.4711° W
ZIP code93268
Census code (GEOID)0677588

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

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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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