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Keene, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California. ZIP codes: 93531.
Population
469
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
1
Keene and its ZIP codes
Keene at a glance
- Keene is 80% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Keene, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Keene.
Unemployment rate
8.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,737
347,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
PPP loans
$5.9M
13 loans, 572 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Keene, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,501
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
2,955
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 32°F
12.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keene, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Keene
1 in or overlapping Keene. Population shown
Cities near Keene
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley SpringsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 38.9 |
| Golden HillsCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 10.9 |
| Stallion SpringsCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 13.6 |
| Edmundson AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ArvinCity | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| TehachapiCity | 12 mi | 10.3 |
| Di GiorgioCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Mountain MeadowsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| TarinaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| EdisonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| WeedpatchCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| Fuller AcresCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| El AdobeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| East NilesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Keene, CA in?
- Keene is in Kern County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Keene, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Keene include 93531.
- What is the population of Keene, CA?
- About 469 people live in Keene, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Keene?
- Nearby places include Bear Valley Springs (4.6 mi), Golden Hills (9.1 mi), Stallion Springs (9.2 mi), Edmundson Acres (11 mi), Arvin (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023