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Onyx, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know
Onyx lies toward the outer edge of the region around Cherokee Strip: about 60 miles east by straight line, and farther by road. Call dispatch to confirm service at your Onyx address; the exact price is confirmed before work starts.
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Call (661) 851-2784ZIP code in Onyx
ZIP code in Onyx: 93255.
| ZIP | From Cherokee Strip | Residents | Median home built | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93255 | 67 mi E | 872 | 1976 | 89% |
Distances are straight-line from Cherokee Strip 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 Onyx: those whose USPS city name is Onyx (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Onyx (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.
About Onyx
Onyx is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Kern County. The area of Onyx is about 11 square miles; its population is about 645, or 56 per square mile. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Bakersfield (about 417,468 residents), roughly 51 miles southwest.
On the map near Onyx
Nearby places on the map include Weldon.
Parks in and around Onyx include Scodie Park.
Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Onyx city guide.
The lay of the land
The center of Onyx is about 3,685 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Cherokee Strip is at about 331 feet, which puts Onyx about 3,350 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.
Homes in Onyx
Census estimates count 408 housing units in Onyx. Half the homes date from 1974 or earlier. Single-family detached houses make up 48% of Onyx's homes. About 85 in 100 occupied homes in Onyx are lived in by their owners. 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 Onyx.
Onyx in relation to Cherokee Strip
Measured in a straight line, Onyx is about 60 miles east of Cherokee Strip. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. The two share a county: Kern County. Of the 94 places on this site's list, Onyx ranks 94th in distance from Cherokee Strip. Within Kern County it is number 63 of 63 places on the list. On a map, Bodfish and Lake Isabella sit roughly between Cherokee Strip and Onyx. Nearest to Cherokee Strip on this site's list: Mexican Colony, Smith Corner, Shafter, and Stebbins.
| Side by side | Onyx | Cherokee Strip |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 645 | 173 |
| Median home built | 1974 | 1951 |
| Single-family detached homes | 48% | 91% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85% | 52% |
| Elevation (feet) | 3,685 | 331 |
Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.
About the repairs we do
These pages describe the repairs we do: emergency repair, snapped cables, new garage doors, broken spring replacement, and opener repair. See the pricing page for starting prices. Whether we can reach your address is confirmed on the phone.
Close to Onyx
These places sit nearest Onyx and also have a page on this site:
- Weldon 5 mi
- Mountain Mesa 10 mi
- Squirrel Mountain Valley 11 mi
- Kernville 13 mi
- Wofford Heights 14 mi
- Lake Isabella 15 mi
- Caliente 25 mi
- Keene 37 mi
- Bear Valley Springs 42 mi
To check whether garage door service reaches your Onyx address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.
Prefer the Onyx pages themselves? Go to the Onyx page of our website.
Address and phone
Address:
31110 7th Standard Road
Cherokee Strip, CA 93263
Phone: (661) 851-2784
Hours: 7 days a week, 6 AM to 11 PM. Emergency service outside those hours.
Contractor licence: CSLB #1034050