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Weedpatch, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California. ZIP codes: 93241.
Population
2,685
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
755
ZIP codes
1
Weedpatch and its ZIP codes
Weedpatch at a glance
- Weedpatch is about 3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $22,044, 78% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,100 (81% below California) and median rent is $915 a month.
Local data for Weedpatch, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Weedpatch, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,044
Poverty rate
46.5%
Median home value
$137,100
Median rent
$915/mo
Homeownership
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher
2.2%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,499), Irish Americans (21), Puerto Ricans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Weedpatch.
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
How people get to work
Weedpatch, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.9%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weedpatch, 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 Weedpatch, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
21.7%
U.S. 12.1% +9.6 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
39.1%
U.S. 11.1% +28.0 pts
ZIP codes in Weedpatch
1 in or overlapping Weedpatch. Population shown
Cities near Weedpatch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LamontCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| El AdobeCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1 |
| Di GiorgioCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Fuller AcresCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Edmundson AcresCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| ArvinCity | 5.5 mi | 4.8 |
| GreenfieldCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.3 |
| Rexland AcresCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Pumpkin CenterCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| EdisonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Casa LomaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| East NilesCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Potomac ParkCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weedpatch, CA in?
- Weedpatch is in Kern County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Weedpatch, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Weedpatch include 93241.
- What is the population of Weedpatch, CA?
- About 2,685 people live in Weedpatch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weedpatch?
- Nearby places include Lamont (1.3 mi), El Adobe (2.8 mi), Di Giorgio (3.7 mi), Fuller Acres (4.2 mi), Edmundson Acres (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023