Vandenberg AFB

Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California

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Vandenberg AFB is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Barbara County, California, with 3,559 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 367 ft (112 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vandenberg Village, 2.8 miles SE.

About Vandenberg AFB

Vandenberg Space Force Base (IATA: VBG, ICAO: KVBG, FAA LID: VBG), previously Vandenberg Air Force Base, is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.

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Living in Vandenberg AFB

Median household income
$84,167
Median rent
$2,747/mo
Median age
25.1
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Vandenberg AFB, CA population

Vandenberg AFB had 3,559 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,559
Density159 per sq mi (61 per km²)

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

Vandenberg AFB at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySanta Barbara County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,559 (2020)
Land area22.39 sq mi (58.0 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²)
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates34.7280° N, 120.5065° W
ZIP code93437
Official websitevandenberg.spaceforce.mil
Census code (GEOID)0682072

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

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Frequently asked questions about Vandenberg AFB

What county is Vandenberg AFB in?

Vandenberg AFB is in Santa Barbara County, California.

What is the population of Vandenberg AFB, CA?

3,559 people lived in Vandenberg AFB at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Vandenberg AFB, CA?

The ZIP code of Vandenberg AFB is 93437.

What is the elevation of Vandenberg AFB?

367 feet (112 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Vandenberg AFB?

Vandenberg Village (2.8 mi), Mission Hills (4.7 mi), Lompoc (4.9 mi), Casmalia (7.7 mi), Orcutt (10.9 mi).

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