Mettler, California

Mettler, California
Mettler in 2025.
Location in Kern County and the state of California
Mettler, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 35°03′50″N 118°58′12″W / 35.06389°N 118.97000°W / 35.06389; -118.97000
Country United States
State California
CountyKern
Government
 • SenateShannon Grove (R)
 • AssemblyStan Ellis (R)
 • U. S. CongressVince Fong (R)
Area
 • Total
0.232 sq mi (0.602 km2)
 • Land0.232 sq mi (0.602 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
541 ft (165 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
90
 • Density390/sq mi (150/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
93381
Area code661
FIPS code06-47164
GNIS feature ID0245837

Mettler, or Mettler Station, is an unincorporated area in Kern County, California. Actor James Dean received a speeding ticket here the same day as his fatal car accident. The population was 90 at the 2020 census, down from 136 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP).