Weedpatch, California

Weedpatch, California
Location in California and in Kern County
Weedpatch, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 35°14′17″N 118°54′54″W / 35.23806°N 118.91500°W / 35.23806; -118.91500
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Established"
Government
 • SenateMelissa Hurtado (D)
 • AssemblyJasmeet Bains (D)
 • U. S. CongressDavid Valadao (R)
Area
 • Total
3.561 sq mi (9.224 km2)
 • Land3.557 sq mi (9.212 km2)
 • Water0.0046 sq mi (0.012 km2)  0.13%
Elevation
387 ft (118 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,206
 • Density620.2/sq mi (239.5/km2)
ZIP code
93241
Area code661
FIPS code06-83863

Weedpatch (formerly Weed Patch and Alexander's Corner) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. Weedpatch is 10 miles (16 km) south-southeast of Bakersfield. It is considered to be one of the poorest areas in Kern County. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 2,206.