Pumpkin Center is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California.

[2] It is located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southwest of downtown Bakersfield,[3] at an elevation of 351 feet (107 m).

The landmark has four original trees that have grown taller than the buildings.

A post office opened in Pumpkin Center in 1945.

[3] Pumpkin Center first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S.