Tehachapi, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP codes in Tehachapi

Tehachapi ZIP codes: 93561 and 93581.

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 Tehachapi: those whose USPS city name is Tehachapi (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Tehachapi (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.

Ridgecrest and Tehachapi on the map

Measured in a straight line, Tehachapi is about 55 miles southwest of Ridgecrest. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Ridgecrest and Tehachapi are both in Kern County. Among the 21 places this site lists, Tehachapi is number 18 by distance from Ridgecrest. Within Kern County it is number 16 of 18 places on the list. The places on this site's list closest to Ridgecrest are Ridgecrest Heights, China Lake Acres, Inyokern, and Searles Valley.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Housing in Tehachapi

Census estimates count 3,994 housing units in Tehachapi. Half the homes date from 1985 or earlier; 44% were built before 1980. 76% of the housing is single-family detached houses. About 62 in 100 occupied homes in Tehachapi are lived in by their owners. 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 Tehachapi.

About Tehachapi

Tehachapi is a city in Kern County. The area of Tehachapi is about 10 square miles; its population is about 12,855, or 1,253 per square mile. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Lancaster (about 167,426 residents), roughly 35 miles southeast.

Around Tehachapi

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

Public schools near the center of Tehachapi include EPIC de Cesar Chavez, Tehachapi Independent Learning Academy, Jacobsen Middle, and Tehachapi High.

Museums and attractions in and around Tehachapi: Tehachapi Depot Museum, Tehachapi Heritage League Museum, and Errea House Museum.

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

Around Tehachapi

Places close to Tehachapi with a page on this site:

• Golden Hills 3 mi
• Mountain Meadows 3 mi
• Mojave 17 mi
• Bodfish 30 mi
• California City 33 mi
• Squirrel Mountain Valley 33 mi
• Lake Isabella 34 mi
• Weldon 35 mi
• Wofford Heights 40 mi
• Boron 45 mi

The lay of the land

The center of Tehachapi is about 3,954 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Ridgecrest is at about 2,287 feet, which puts Tehachapi 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.

Garage door repairs, explained

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

A broken spring or a door off its track in Tehachapi is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

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