California City, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in California City

ZIP code in California City: 93505.

Distances are straight-line from Searles Valley to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in California City: those whose USPS city name is California City (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps California City (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

About California City

California City is a city in Kern County. California City covers about 204 square miles and has about 15,002 residents, roughly 74 per square mile. Lancaster, a city of about 167,426, is the closest larger city: about 36 miles southwest of California City.

Searles Valley and California City on the map

Measured in a straight line, California City is about 51 miles southwest of Searles Valley. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Searles Valley is in San Bernardino County, California City is in Kern County. Of the 12 places on this site's list, California City ranks 7th in distance from Searles Valley. Nearest to Searles Valley on this site's list: Ridgecrest, Ridgecrest Heights, China Lake Acres, and Inyokern.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The houses of California City

Census estimates count 5,324 housing units in California City. Half the homes date from 1991 or earlier. Single-family detached houses make up 77% of California City's homes. 60% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for California City.

Around California City

Places close to California City with a page on this site:

• North Edwards 8 mi
• Boron 14 mi
• Ridgecrest Heights 33 mi
• China Lake Acres 35 mi
• Inyokern 35 mi
• Ridgecrest 35 mi
• Onyx 41 mi
• Searles Valley 51 mi

On the map near California City

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around California City include North Edwards.

Parks in and around California City include Desert Tortoise Natural Area, Borax Bill Park, Desert Tortoise Habitat Area, and Desert Tortoise Preserve.

Schools in and around California City include California City Middle, Hacienda Elementary, Robert P. Ulrich Elementary, and California City High.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the California City city guide.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of California City is about 2,497 feet above sea level (USGS). Searles Valley is at about 1,873 feet, which puts California City about 600 feet higher.

What the repair pages cover

Read about emergency repair, off-track doors, new garage doors, opener repair, and snapped cables before you call. The pricing page lists starting prices, and a phone call confirms whether service reaches your address.

This page is a profile of California City, not a service promise. For an answer about your own address, call the number at the top of the page.

For more about California City, see the California City page of our website.