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Tehachapi, CA
City in Kern County, California. ZIP codes: 93581.
Population
11,946
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,163
ZIP codes
1
Tehachapi and its ZIP codes
Tehachapi at a glance
- Tehachapi is about 4.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,957, 26% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $355,500 (52% below California) and median rent is $1,295 a month.
Local data for Tehachapi, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tehachapi, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,957
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$355,500
Median rent
$1,295/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,749), German Americans (1,043), Irish Americans (992).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Tehachapi.
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
PPP loans
$362K
7 loans, 52 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tehachapi, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tehachapi, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tehachapi, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Tehachapi
1 in or overlapping Tehachapi. Population shown
Cities near Tehachapi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain MeadowsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Golden HillsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 10.9 |
| KeeneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.4 |
| Stallion SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.6 |
| Bear Valley SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 38.9 |
| MojaveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 58.4 |
| ArvinCity | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| Edmundson AcresCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| RosamondCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 52.1 |
| Di GiorgioCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| TarinaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.5 |
| WeedpatchCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.6 |
| California CityCity | 28 mi | 203.6 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.8 |
| EdisonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
| Fuller AcresCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tehachapi, CA in?
- Tehachapi is in Kern County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Tehachapi, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tehachapi include 93581.
- What is the population of Tehachapi, CA?
- About 11,946 people live in Tehachapi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tehachapi?
- Nearby places include Mountain Meadows (2.6 mi), Golden Hills (3.1 mi), Keene (12 mi), Stallion Springs (13 mi), Bear Valley Springs (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023