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

ZIP code in Weldon

Weldon ZIP code: 93283.

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

Weldon is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Kern County. Weldon covers about 27 square miles and has about 2,602 residents, roughly 98 per square mile. The name Weldon is shared by 5 places across the country. This is the one in Kern County.

The houses of Weldon

Census estimates count 1,667 housing units in Weldon. The median home was built in 1978. 88% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

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

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Weldon is about 3,150 feet above sea level (USGS). Wasco is at about 307 feet, which puts Weldon about 2,850 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

On the map near Weldon

Next to and around Weldon you will find South Lake, Onyx, Mountain Mesa, and Squirrel Mountain Valley.

Green spaces in and around Weldon: Kern River Preserve and South Fork Wildlife Area.

Schools in and around Weldon include South Fork Elementary.

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

Wasco and Weldon on the map

Measured in a straight line, Weldon is about 60 miles east of Wasco. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Both are in Kern County. Among the 107 places this site lists, Weldon is number 106 by distance from Wasco. Within Kern County it is number 60 of 60 places on the list. Nearest to Wasco on this site's list: McFarland, Smith Corner, Mexican Colony, and Cherokee Strip.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Places near Weldon

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

• Mountain Mesa 5 mi
• Squirrel Mountain Valley 6 mi
• Lake Isabella 10 mi
• Kernville 10 mi
• Wofford Heights 10 mi
• Bodfish 11 mi
• Edmundson Acres 41 mi
• Arvin 43 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on emergency repair, new garage doors, off-track doors, opener repair, and snapped cables 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 Weldon 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.

Prefer the Weldon pages themselves? Go to the Weldon page of our website.