Onyx, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Onyx

Onyx ZIP code: 93255.

Distances are straight-line from Old River 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.

Places in and around Onyx

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Onyx 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.

About Onyx

Onyx is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Kern County. About 645 people live in the 11 square miles of Onyx (around 56 per square mile).

Old River and Onyx on the map

Measured in a straight line, Onyx is about 57 miles northeast of Old River. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. The two share a county: Kern County. Among the 83 places this site lists, Onyx is number 79 by distance from Old River. Within Kern County it is number 64 of 65 places on the list. Between Old River and Onyx the map shows East Niles, Edison, Bodfish, and Squirrel Mountain Valley. Nearest to Old River on this site's list: Pumpkin Center, Olde Stockdale, Old Stine, and Rexland Acres.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Onyx is about 3,685 feet above sea level (USGS). Old River is at about 340 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.

Housing in Onyx

Onyx has about 408 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1974, and 88% of homes were built before 1980. 48% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 85% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. 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.

Around Onyx

Places close to Onyx with 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
• Keene 37 mi
• Mountain Meadows 41 mi
• Fuller Acres 46 mi

What the repair pages cover

Read about emergency repair, snapped cables, new garage doors, off-track doors, and opener repair before you call. The pricing page lists starting prices, and a phone call confirms whether service reaches your address.

If you live in Onyx and want to know whether we can service your garage door, call dispatch with the address; nothing on this page is a promise of service at a given address.

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