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

ZIP codes in Kensington

Kensington ZIP codes: 94707 and 94708.

Distances are straight-line from Jenner 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 Kensington: those whose USPS city name is Kensington (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Kensington (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 Kensington

Kensington is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Contra Costa County. About 5,309 people live in the 1.0 square miles of Kensington (around 5,530 per square mile). There are 6 places in the United States named Kensington; this one is in Contra Costa County.

The houses of Kensington

Kensington has about 2,238 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1946, and 97% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 94% of Kensington's homes. About 85 in 100 occupied homes in Kensington 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 Kensington.

Elevation and setting

The center of Kensington is about 321 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Jenner is at about 440 feet, which puts Kensington about 100 feet lower.

Places in and around Kensington

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Kensington include Thousand Oaks, Cragmont, Northbrae, Albany Hill, and Berkeley.

Parks in and around Kensington include Great Stoneface Park, Huber Park, Memorial Park, and Dorothy Bolte Park.

Public schools near the center of Kensington include Harding Elementary, El Cerrito High, Kensington Elementary, and Albany Middle.

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

Jenner and Kensington on the map

Measured in a straight line, Kensington is about 60 miles southeast of Jenner. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Kensington belongs to Contra Costa County, while Jenner is in Sonoma County. Of the 103 places on this site's list, Kensington ranks 102nd in distance from Jenner. Between Jenner and Kensington the map shows Bodega, Petaluma Center, Novato, and Santa Venetia. The places on this site's list closest to Jenner are Cazadero, Monte Rio, Guerneville, and Timber Cove.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Around Kensington

Places close to Kensington with a page on this site:

• El Cerrito 1 mi
• Albany 2 mi
• East Richmond Heights 3 mi
• Rollingwood 5 mi
• San Pablo 5 mi
• Richmond 5 mi
• Montalvin Manor 7 mi
• Rodeo 9 mi

What the repair pages cover

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

A broken spring or a door off its track in Kensington 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.

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