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

ZIP code in Mojave

ZIP code in Mojave: 93501.

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

Mojave in relation to Wrightwood

Measured in a straight line, Mojave is about 56 miles northwest of Wrightwood. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Mojave belongs to Kern County, while Wrightwood is in San Bernardino County. Among the 305 places this site lists, Mojave is number 288 by distance from Wrightwood. Between Wrightwood and Mojave the map shows Lake Los Angeles. The places on this site's list closest to Wrightwood are Piñon Hills, Mount Baldy, Phelan, and Lytle Creek.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About Mojave

Mojave is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Kern County. The area of Mojave is about 58 square miles; its population is about 3,865, or 66 per square mile. Mojave is in area code 661. Lancaster, a city of about 167,426, is the closest larger city: about 22 miles south of Mojave.

On the map near Mojave

Parks near the center of Mojave include Mojave East Park and Mojave West Park.

Public schools near the center of Mojave include Kern County ROP, Mojave Jr./Sr. High, and Mojave Elementary.

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

Homes in Mojave

Census estimates count 1,811 housing units in Mojave. The median home was built in 1976. 62% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 40% 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 Mojave.

Elevation and setting

The center of Mojave is about 2,785 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Wrightwood is at about 6,736 feet, which puts Mojave about 3,950 feet lower.

Places near Mojave

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

• Rosamond 10 mi
• Lancaster 22 mi
• Quartz Hill 25 mi
• Elizabeth Lake 27 mi
• Lake Hughes 27 mi
• Leona Valley 29 mi
• Boron 30 mi
• Palmdale 30 mi
• Val Verde 48 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 broken spring replacement 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 Mojave 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 Mojave pages themselves? Go to the Mojave page of our website.