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

ZIP code in Wasco

ZIP code in Wasco: 93280.

Distances are straight-line from Lebec 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 Wasco: those whose USPS city name is Wasco (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Wasco (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.

Wasco in relation to Lebec

Measured in a straight line, Wasco is about 58 miles northwest of Lebec. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Both are in Kern County. Among the 132 places this site lists, Wasco is number 127 by distance from Lebec. Within Kern County it is number 53 of 55 places on the list. Between Lebec and Wasco the map shows Mettler, Old River, Rosedale, and Stebbins. Both use area code 661. Nearest to Lebec on this site's list: Frazier Park, Lake of the Woods, Pine Mountain Club, and Mettler.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About Wasco

Wasco is a city in Kern County. The area of Wasco is about 9.4 square miles; its population is about 26,317, or 2,803 per square mile. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Bakersfield (about 417,468 residents), roughly 25 miles southeast.

Places in and around Wasco

Public schools near the center of Wasco include John L. Prueitt Elementary, Palm Avenue Middle, Wasco High, and Wasco Independence High.

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

The houses of Wasco

Wasco has about 6,584 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1982 or earlier; 48% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 75% of Wasco's homes. 60% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. 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 Wasco.

Elevation and setting

The center of Wasco is about 307 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Lebec is at about 3,921 feet, which puts Wasco about 3,600 feet lower.

Places near Wasco

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

• McFarland 9 mi
• Smith Corner 9 mi
• Mexican Colony 10 mi
• Cherokee Strip 10 mi
• Shafter 12 mi
• Stebbins 13 mi
• Buttonwillow 13 mi
• Benton Park 26 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on emergency repair, broken spring replacement, opener repair, snapped cables, and new garage 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 Wasco 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.

For more about Wasco, see the Wasco page of our website.