Calpella

Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California

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Calpella is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mendocino County, California, with 799 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Redwood Valley, 2.5 miles N.

About Calpella

Calpella (Pomo: Kalpela, meaning "Mussel bearer") is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is located on the Russian River, 6 miles (10 km) north of Ukiah. It is situated within the Ukiah Valley, at the intersection of U.S. Route 101 and State Route 20. The population was 799 at the 2020 census, up from 679 in 2010. The small town is the site of the Mendocino Redwood Company mill and offices, which controls ten percent of the private land in the county.

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Living in Calpella

Median household income
$86,912
Median home value
$580,800
Median age
50
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Calpella, CA population

Calpella had 799 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census799
Density314 per sq mi (121 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Calpella at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMendocino County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population799 (2020)
Land area2.55 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates39.2337° N, 123.1938° W
ZIP code95470
Census code (GEOID)0609990

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Calpella

What county is Calpella in?

Calpella is in Mendocino County, California.

What is the population of Calpella, CA?

799 people lived in Calpella at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Calpella, CA?

The ZIP code of Calpella is 95470.

What is the elevation of Calpella?

682 feet (208 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Calpella?

Redwood Valley (2.5 mi), Ukiah (6.2 mi), Talmage (7.3 mi), Potter Valley (7.3 mi), Willits (14.5 mi).

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