Tehachapi
City in Kern County, California
Tehachapi is a city in Kern County, California, with 12,939 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,970 ft (1,210 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Golden Hills, 2.9 miles W.
- 12,939residents (2020 Census)
- 3,970 ftelevation · 1,210 m
- 10.3 sq miland area · 26.6 km²
- 1,259 / sq mipopulation density
- 93561ZIP code
About Tehachapi
Tehachapi ( ; Kawaiisu: Tihachipia, meaning "hard climb") is a city in Kern County, California, United States, in the Tehachapi Mountains, at an elevation of 3,970 feet (1,210 m), between the San Joaquin Valley and the Mojave Desert. Tehachapi is 35 miles (56 km) east-southeast of Bakersfield, and 20 miles (32 km) west of Mojave. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10 square miles (26 km2). As of the 2020 census, Tehachapi had a population of 12,939. The Tehachapi area is known for the nearby Tehachapi Loop (a popular railfan site), the Pacific Crest Trail and for the favorable weather conditions for the aerial sport of gliding.
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- Median household income
- $72,957
- Median home value
- $355,500
- Median rent
- $1,295/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Tehachapi had 12,939 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,939 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,259 per sq mi (486 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tehachapi at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,939 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.27 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,970 ft (1,210 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1430° N, 118.4460° W |
| ZIP code | 93561 |
| Official website | liveuptehachapi.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0678092 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tehachapi
- Golden Hills2.9 mi W
- Mountain Meadows3.5 mi S
- Keene11.3 mi NW
- Stallion Springs12.5 mi W
- Bear Valley Springs12.9 mi W
- Mojave17.0 mi SE
- Arvin22.0 mi W
- Edmundson Acres22.1 mi W
- Rosamond23.2 mi SE
- Di Giorgio23.6 mi W
- Tarina26.6 mi NW
- Weedpatch27.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Tehachapi
What county is Tehachapi in?
Tehachapi is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Tehachapi, CA?
12,939 people lived in Tehachapi at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tehachapi, CA?
The ZIP code of Tehachapi is 93561.
What is the elevation of Tehachapi?
3,970 feet (1,210 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tehachapi?
Golden Hills (2.9 mi), Mountain Meadows (3.5 mi), Keene (11.3 mi), Stallion Springs (12.5 mi), Bear Valley Springs (12.9 mi).
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