Golden Hills, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Golden Hills

Golden Hills ZIP code: 93561.

Distances are straight-line from Ridgecrest to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Golden Hills: those whose USPS city name is Golden Hills (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Golden Hills (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

About Golden Hills

Golden Hills is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Kern County. The area of Golden Hills is about 11 square miles; its population is about 9,892, or 907 per square mile. Golden Hills is in area code 661.

Housing in Golden Hills

Census estimates count 4,062 housing units in Golden Hills. The median home was built in 1986, and 27% of homes were built before 1980. 86% of the housing is single-family detached houses. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Golden Hills.

Golden Hills at 3,940 feet

The center of Golden Hills is about 3,940 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Ridgecrest is at about 2,287 feet, which puts Golden Hills about 1,650 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Places in and around Golden Hills

Next to and around Golden Hills you will find Tehachapi and Mountain Meadows.

Green spaces in and around Golden Hills: Old Town State Historic Landmark, Meadowbrook Park, and West Park.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Golden Hills city guide.

From Ridgecrest to Golden Hills

Measured in a straight line, Golden Hills is about 58 miles southwest of Ridgecrest. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Ridgecrest and Golden Hills are both in Kern County. Of the 21 places on this site's list, Golden Hills ranks 21st in distance from Ridgecrest. Within Kern County it is number 18 of 18 places on the list. Nearest to Ridgecrest on this site's list: Ridgecrest Heights, China Lake Acres, Inyokern, and Searles Valley.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Places near Golden Hills

Other places near Golden Hills that also have a page on this site:

• Tehachapi 3 mi
• Mountain Meadows 5 mi
• Mojave 19 mi
• Bodfish 30 mi
• Squirrel Mountain Valley 34 mi
• Lake Isabella 35 mi
• Mountain Mesa 35 mi
• Onyx 40 mi
• Wofford Heights 40 mi
• Kernville 43 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on broken spring replacement, off-track doors, opener repair, new garage doors, and emergency repair explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

To check whether garage door service reaches your Golden Hills address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

For more about Golden Hills, see the Golden Hills page of our website.