Potomac Park, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Potomac Park

ZIP code in Potomac Park: 93307.

Distances are straight-line from Camp Nelson 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 Potomac Park: those whose USPS city name is Potomac Park (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Potomac Park (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.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Potomac Park is about 401 feet above sea level (USGS). Camp Nelson is at about 4,863 feet, which puts Potomac Park about 4,450 feet lower.

About Potomac Park

Potomac Park is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Kern County. Potomac Park covers about 1.4 square miles and has about 10,697 residents, roughly 7,480 per square mile. The name Potomac Park is shared by 2 places across the country. This is the one in Kern County.

Phone numbers in Potomac Park use area code 661. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Bakersfield (about 417,468 residents), roughly 4 miles west.

The houses of Potomac Park

Census estimates count 2,772 housing units in Potomac Park. The median home was built in 1968, and 64% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 75% of Potomac Park's homes. 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 Potomac Park.

Potomac Park in relation to Camp Nelson

Measured in a straight line, Potomac Park is about 57 miles south of Camp Nelson. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Potomac Park belongs to Kern County, while Camp Nelson is in Tulare County. Of the 70 places on this site's list, Potomac Park ranks 60th in distance from Camp Nelson. Camp Nelson uses area code 559 and Potomac Park uses 661. The places on this site's list closest to Camp Nelson are Springville, Pine Flat, East Porterville, and Porterville.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

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

Around Potomac Park

Nearby places on the map include Hillcrest, Casa Loma, East Niles, Benton Park, and Bakersfield.

Schools in and around Potomac Park include Mt. Vernon Elementary, Ramon Garza Elementary, Sierra Middle, and Horace Mann Elementary.

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

Close to Potomac Park

These places sit nearest Potomac Park and also have a page on this site:

• Hillcrest 1 mi
• East Bakersfield 1 mi
• Bakersfield Country Club 2 mi
• Casa Loma 2 mi
• East Niles 2 mi
• La Cresta 3 mi
• Mexican Colony 19 mi
• Smith Corner 19 mi

A broken spring or a door off its track in Potomac Park 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 Potomac Park pages themselves? Go to the Potomac Park page of our website.