McFarland, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

McFarland is a small incorporated city in Kern County, California. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 15,651, sits at 35.678°N, 119.241°W, and observes Pacific time. Below you will find how it ranks inside California, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about McFarland, CA?

What is the population of McFarland, CA?

McFarland has an estimated population of 15,651. That makes it the 411th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 10th largest of 58 places in Kern County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so McFarland is roughly 4.6 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Laguna Woods (15,850), Parkway (15,818), East Rancho Dominguez (15,792), Parlier (15,618), La Palma (15,428). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how McFarland differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is McFarland?

McFarland has about 5,809 people per square mile (2,243 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within California, it is denser than about 87% of the listed places. Streets at this level typically mix apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks and frequent transit, and many errands can be done on foot. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does McFarland use?

McFarland uses one ZIP code: 93250. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is McFarland in?

McFarland is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fort Mohave, AZ, about 267 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is McFarland located in California?

McFarland lies in the southern part of California, at 35.678° north latitude and 119.241° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 234 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Pahrump, NV, roughly 184 miles to the east, which shows how near McFarland is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Bakersfield, CA, 25 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near McFarland, CA?

The closest listed place to McFarland is Delano, CA, 6.3 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 7 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is McFarland in?

McFarland is in Kern County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06029. The county contains 58 places in our data, 17 of which have their own page here and 41 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Bakersfield (579,295), Delano (54,917), Oildale (34,763), Ridgecrest (32,684), Wasco (28,710). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is McFarland from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, McFarland is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 118 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,458 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called McFarland?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named McFarland: McFarland, WI (9,031), McFarland, KS (248). When you search for McFarland, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the McFarland in Kern County, California.

Planning a move to McFarland?

If you are weighing McFarland, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.