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La Cresta, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California. ZIP codes: 93305.
Population
8,389
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
8,017
ZIP codes
1
La Cresta and its ZIP codes
La Cresta at a glance
- La Cresta is about 32 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,605 a year, 50% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,000 (64% below California) and median rent is $1,177 a month.
Local data for La Cresta, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Cresta, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,605
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$262,000
Median rent
$1,177/mo
Homeownership
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
29.1
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,659), German Americans (343), Irish Americans (276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for La Cresta.
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
$37.2M
501 loans, 4,327 jobs reported
How people get to work
La Cresta, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Cresta, 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
97° / 39°F
6.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Cresta, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.9%
U.S. 11.1% +10.8 pts
ZIP codes in La Cresta
1 in or overlapping La Cresta. Population shown
Cities near La Cresta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East BakersfieldCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.8 |
| HillcrestCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.4 |
| OildaleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Potomac ParkCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Bakersfield Country ClubCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.8 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Casa LomaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| RivergroveCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| GoodmanvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Benton ParkCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| East NilesCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Old StineCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1 |
| Olde StockdaleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Rexland AcresCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Choctaw ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Cresta, CA in?
- La Cresta is in Kern County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in La Cresta, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Cresta include 93305.
- What is the population of La Cresta, CA?
- About 8,389 people live in La Cresta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Cresta?
- Nearby places include East Bakersfield (1.6 mi), Hillcrest (2.4 mi), Oildale (2.7 mi), Potomac Park (2.9 mi), Bakersfield Country Club (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023