Lost Hills, California

Lost Hills, California
Lost Hills' town sign at its western border, seen from SR 46
Location in Kern County and the state of California
Lost Hills
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 35°36′59″N 119°41′39″W / 35.61639°N 119.69417°W / 35.61639; -119.69417
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Government
 • SenateMelissa Hurtado (D)
 • AssemblyJasmeet Bains (D)
 • U. S. CongressDavid Valadao (R)
Area
 • Total
5.563 sq mi (14.409 km2)
 • Land5.552 sq mi (14.379 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.031 km2)  0.21%
Elevation
305 ft (93 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,370
 • Density427/sq mi (165/km2)
Time zoneUTC-08:00 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-07:00 (PDT)
ZIP code
93249
Area code661
FIPS code06-44280
GNIS feature ID1660956

Lost Hills (formerly, Lost Hill) is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, United States. Lost Hills is located 42 miles (68 km) west-northwest of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 305 feet (93 m). For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Lost Hills as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 2,370 at the 2020 census, down from 2,412 at the 2010 census.

A rest stop by Interstate 5 including restaurants, gasoline stations, and motels is located about one-mile (1.6 km) east of the town. The Wonderful Company is a major employer of Lost Hills residents.