Garage Door Repair in Tehachapi, CA

ZIP codes in Tehachapi

Service area ZIP codes for Tehachapi: 93561 and 93581.

Distances are straight-line from East Bakersfield 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 Tehachapi: those whose USPS city name is Tehachapi (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Tehachapi (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.

Tehachapi at 3,954 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Tehachapi is about 3,954 feet above sea level (USGS). East Bakersfield is at about 476 feet, which puts Tehachapi about 3,500 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

About Tehachapi

Tehachapi is a city in Kern County. The area of Tehachapi is about 10 square miles; its population is about 12,855, or 1,253 per square mile. Tehachapi is in area code 661. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Lancaster (about 167,426 residents), roughly 35 miles southeast.

Homes in Tehachapi

Census estimates count 3,994 housing units in Tehachapi. Half the homes date from 1985 or earlier; 44% were built before 1980. 76% of the housing is single-family detached houses. About 62 in 100 occupied homes in Tehachapi are lived in by their owners. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Tehachapi.

East Bakersfield and Tehachapi on the map

Tehachapi lies about 34 miles southeast of East Bakersfield as the crow flies. Drive time depends on the roads and the hour; our technicians' service range is up to about two hours, so call for timing. Both are in Kern County. Of the 88 places on this site's list, Tehachapi ranks 51st in distance from East Bakersfield. Within Kern County it is number 50 of 65 places on the list. Between East Bakersfield and Tehachapi the map shows Edison and Keene. Both use area code 661. The places on this site's list closest to East Bakersfield are Hillcrest, La Cresta, Potomac Park, and Bakersfield Country Club.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Repairs available in Tehachapi

Tehachapi calls cover opener repair, new garage doors, off-track doors, emergency repair, and broken spring replacement. See our pricing page for starting prices; the exact total is confirmed before work begins.

On the map near Tehachapi

Nearby places on the map include Golden Hills and Mountain Meadows.

Museums and attractions in and around Tehachapi: Tehachapi Depot Museum, Tehachapi Heritage League Museum, and Errea House Museum.

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

Around Tehachapi

Places close to Tehachapi with a page on this site:

• Golden Hills 3 mi
• Mountain Meadows 3 mi
• Keene 11 mi
• Stallion Springs 12 mi
• Bear Valley Springs 13 mi
• Caliente 16 mi
• Arvin 22 mi
• Rosamond 23 mi
• Bodfish 30 mi

We serve Tehachapi: our technicians' service range around East Bakersfield is up to about two hours, timing for a visit depends on the day and the address, and the exact price is confirmed before work starts.

The Tehachapi page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the Tehachapi page.