South Taft, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in South Taft

South Taft ZIP code: 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 South Taft: those whose USPS city name is South Taft (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps South Taft (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.

Housing in South Taft

Census estimates count 791 housing units in South Taft. Half the homes date from 1953 or earlier; 91% were built before 1980. 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 South Taft.

About South Taft

South Taft is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Kern County. About 2,370 people live in the 1.1 square miles of South Taft (around 2,194 per square mile). South Taft is in area code 661. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Bakersfield (about 417,468 residents), roughly 28 miles northeast.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of South Taft is about 1,117 feet above sea level (USGS). Santa Maria is at about 207 feet, which puts South Taft about 900 feet higher.

From Santa Maria to South Taft

Measured in a straight line, South Taft is about 57 miles east of Santa Maria. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. South Taft belongs to Kern County, while Santa Maria is in Santa Barbara County. Among the 31 places this site lists, South Taft is number 27 by distance from Santa Maria. Santa Maria uses area code 805 and South Taft uses 661. Nearest to Santa Maria on this site's list: Orcutt, Guadalupe, Sisquoc, and Vandenberg Village.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Places in and around South Taft

Nearby places on the map include Taft Heights, Taft, Ford City, Valley Acres, and Dustin Acres.

Parks near the center of South Taft include Civic Center Park, Taft City Park, A Street Park, and Taft State Park.

Museums and attractions in and around South Taft: West Kern Oil Museum.

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

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on opener repair, emergency repair, snapped cables, off-track doors, 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.

Around South Taft

Places close to South Taft with a page on this site:

• Taft Heights 1 mi
• Taft 2 mi
• Ford City 2 mi
• Maricopa 6 mi
• New Cuyama 18 mi
• Mission Canyon 49 mi
• Los Olivos 49 mi

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

For more about South Taft, see the South Taft page of our website.