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Taft, CA
City in Kern County, California. ZIP codes: 93268.
Population
7,125
Land area
15.3sq mi
People per sq mi
467
ZIP codes
1
Taft and its ZIP codes
Taft at a glance
- Taft is 85% denser than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,772, 27% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $252,600 (66% below California) and median rent is $1,069 a month.
Local data for Taft, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taft, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,772
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$252,600
Median rent
$1,069/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.0%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,085), German Americans (934), Irish Americans (555).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Taft.
Unemployment rate
7.9%
Sep 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
How people get to work
Taft, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taft, 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
99° / 41°F
6.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taft, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Taft
1 in or overlapping Taft. Population shown
Cities near Taft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South TaftCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Taft HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Ford CityCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.5 |
| MaricopaCity | 5.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Valley AcresCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Dustin AcresCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.7 |
| FellowsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| TupmanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Derby AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| McKittrickCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| CuyamaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Old RiverCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| New CuyamaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| StebbinsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| ButtonwillowCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taft, CA in?
- Taft is in Kern County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Taft, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Taft include 93268.
- What is the population of Taft, CA?
- About 7,125 people live in Taft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taft?
- Nearby places include South Taft (2.5 mi), Taft Heights (3.3 mi), Ford City (4.2 mi), Maricopa (5.2 mi), Valley Acres (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023