Weldon, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Weldon

ZIP code in Weldon: 93283.

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 Weldon: those whose USPS city name is Weldon (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Weldon (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.

On the map near Weldon

Next to and around Weldon you will find South Lake, Onyx, Mountain Mesa, and Squirrel Mountain Valley.

Green spaces in and around Weldon: Kern River Preserve and South Fork Wildlife Area.

Schools in and around Weldon include South Fork Elementary.

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

About Weldon

Weldon is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Kern County. Weldon covers about 27 square miles and has about 2,602 residents, roughly 98 per square mile. Bakersfield, a city of about 417,468, is the closest larger city: about 46 miles southwest of Weldon.

From Searles Valley to Weldon

Measured in a straight line, Weldon is about 52 miles west of Searles Valley. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Searles Valley is in San Bernardino County and Weldon is in Kern County. Of the 12 places on this site's list, Weldon ranks 8th 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.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Weldon is about 3,150 feet above sea level (USGS). Searles Valley is at about 1,873 feet, which puts Weldon about 1,300 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

The houses of Weldon

Weldon has about 1,667 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1978. About 88 in 100 occupied homes in Weldon are lived in by their owners. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

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

Around Weldon

Places close to Weldon with a page on this site:

• Onyx 5 mi
• Mountain Mesa 5 mi
• Squirrel Mountain Valley 6 mi
• Inyokern 27 mi
• China Lake Acres 30 mi
• Ridgecrest Heights 34 mi
• Ridgecrest 36 mi
• Olancha 47 mi
• Searles Valley 52 mi

What the repair pages cover

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

If you live in Weldon and want to know whether we can service your garage door, call dispatch with the address; nothing on this page is a promise of service at a given address.

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