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

ZIP codes in Lancaster

ZIP codes in Lancaster: 93534, 93536, and 93535.

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

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Lancaster is about 2,329 feet above sea level (USGS). Carson is at about 22 feet, which puts Lancaster about 2,300 feet higher.

About Lancaster

Lancaster is a city in Los Angeles County. The area of Lancaster is about 94 square miles; its population is about 171,465, or 1,819 per square mile. Lancaster is the 31st most populous city or town in California by the Census population count shown here. The name Lancaster is shared by 13 places across the country. This is the one in Los Angeles County.

Housing in Lancaster

Census estimates count 55,252 housing units in Lancaster. Half the homes date from 1985 or earlier; 34% were built before 1980. 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 Lancaster.

Lancaster in relation to Carson

Measured in a straight line, Lancaster is about 59 miles north of Carson. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Both are in Los Angeles County. Of the 278 places on this site's list, Lancaster ranks 275th in distance from Carson. Within Los Angeles County it is number 167 of 168 places on the list. On a map, Los Angeles, Montrose, La Cañada Flintridge, and Acton sit roughly between Carson and Lancaster. Nearest to Carson on this site's list: West Carson, Wilmington, Compton, and Harbor City.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on opener repair, new garage doors, emergency repair, off-track doors, and snapped cables explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

Around Lancaster

Nearby places on the map include Quartz Hill and Desert View Highlands.

Parks near the center of Lancaster include Marie Kerr Park, Rawley Duntley Park, American Heroes Park, and Jane Reynolds Park.

Schools in and around Lancaster include Synergy Sch of the Arts and Tech Lancaster & Palmdale, Amargosa Creek Middle, Lancaster High, and Desert Sands Charter.

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

Places near Lancaster

Other places near Lancaster that also have a page on this site:

• Quartz Hill 4 mi
• Desert View Highlands 7 mi
• Palmdale 8 mi
• Leona Valley 9 mi
• Elizabeth Lake 12 mi
• Acton 14 mi
• Newhall 29 mi
• Sunland 31 mi
• Hasley Canyon 32 mi
• San Fernando 32 mi

A broken spring or a door off its track in Lancaster is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

For more about Lancaster, see the Lancaster page of our website.