Alta Sierra, California
Alta Sierra: census-designated place in Nevada County, California
About
Alta Sierra is a CDP located in the county of Kern in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Alta Sierra
| Population | 7,047 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Kern County |
| Different from | Alta Sierra, Kern County, California |
| Postal code | 95949 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.25% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.75% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7313,-118.5539 |
| Altitude | 2,310 feet / 704 meters |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 19:56:00 (18th April 2026) |
| Weather | 38℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Alta Sierra is located at 35°43'53"N 118°33'14"W (35.7312600, -118.5539000).
Alta Sierra map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alta Sierra, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109819 | Bakersfield College | Bakersfield (CA) | 93305-1299 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alta Sierra, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFD | Bakersfield | 601 Truxtun Ave | RAIL |
| TEH | Tehachapi, California | Westside of Mullbery Street | BUS |
| WAC | Wasco station | 700 G Street | RAIL |
| MOJ | Mojave, California | 15900 Sierra Highway | BUS |
| VIS | Visalia, California | 425 E. Oak Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Alta Sierra.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wofford Heigh Post Office | Wofford Heights (CA) | 93285 |
Other cities in Kern County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kern County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 385,725 | The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. |
| Delano | 53,041 | A city in Kern County, California. |
| Oildale | 32,684 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Ridgecrest | 29,135 | City in California |
| Wasco | 28,734 | City in California |
| Arvin | 21,757 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Shafter | 20,739 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Rosamond | 18,150 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Greenfield | 17,644 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Lamont | 15,120 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| California City | 14,198 | City in Kern County, California |
| Tehachapi | 12,746 | City in California |
| McFarland | 12,482 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Golden Hills | 8,656 | Census designated place |
| Taft | 8,488 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Indian Wells | 5,544 | Town in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Alta Sierra distances to largest California cities