Ford City, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Ford City

ZIP code in Ford City: 93268.

Distances are straight-line from Santa Maria 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 Ford City: those whose USPS city name is Ford City (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Ford City (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.

Ford City at 862 feet

The center of Ford City is about 862 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Santa Maria is at about 207 feet, which puts Ford City about 650 feet higher.

About Ford City

Ford City is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Kern County. About 4,357 people live in the 1.5 square miles of Ford City (around 2,829 per square mile). Phone numbers in Ford City use area code 661.

The houses of Ford City

Census estimates count 1,438 housing units in Ford City. Half the homes date from 1961 or earlier. 78% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 37% 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 Ford City.

Ford City in relation to Santa Maria

Measured in a straight line, Ford City is about 58 miles east of Santa Maria. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Santa Maria is in Santa Barbara County, Ford City is in Kern County. Of the 31 places on this site's list, Ford City ranks 28th in distance from Santa Maria. Santa Maria uses area code 805 and Ford City uses 661. The places on this site's list closest to Santa Maria are Orcutt, Guadalupe, Sisquoc, and Vandenberg Village.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on emergency repair, off-track doors, opener repair, broken spring replacement, and new garage 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 Ford City

Next to and around Ford City you will find Taft Heights, South Taft, Taft, Valley Acres, and Fellows.

Parks near the center of Ford City include Ford City Park, Cougar Sports Center, Franklin Field, and Taft State Park.

Schools in and around Ford City include Jefferson Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, Roosevelt Elementary, and Taft Union High.

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

Close to Ford City

These places sit nearest Ford City and also have a page on this site:

• Taft Heights 2 mi
• South Taft 2 mi
• Taft 3 mi
• Maricopa 8 mi
• New Cuyama 20 mi
• Los Olivos 51 mi
• Mission Canyon 51 mi

To check whether garage door service reaches your Ford City address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

For more about Ford City, see the Ford City page of our website.