Castaic
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Castaic is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Angeles County, California, with 18,937 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,280 ft (390 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hasley Canyon, 2.0 miles W.
- 18,937residents (2020 Census)
- 1,280 ftelevation · 390 m
- 7.3 sq miland area · 18.8 km²
- 2,608 / sq mipopulation density
- 91384ZIP code
About Castaic
Castaic ( ) (Chumash: Kaštiq; Spanish: Castéc) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in northwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 18,937.
Tens of thousands of motorists pass through Castaic daily as they drive to or from Los Angeles on Interstate 5 (the Golden State Freeway). Castaic Lake is part of the California Water Project and is the site of a hydro-electric power plant. Castaic is 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Los Angeles Union Station and northwest of the city of Santa Clarita.
The Castaic Range War went on for decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries resulting in dozens of deaths before hostilities ceased in 1916.
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- Median household income
- $129,863
- Median home value
- $792,000
- Median rent
- $1,770/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Castaic had 18,937 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,937 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,608 per sq mi (1,007 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Castaic at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 18,937 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.26 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4774° N, 118.6327° W |
| ZIP code | 91384 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0611796 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Castaic
- Hasley Canyon2.0 mi W
- Val Verde2.9 mi SW
- Stevenson Ranch6.8 mi SE
- Santa Clarita8.6 mi SE
- Piru11.0 mi SW
- Santa Susana15.2 mi S
- Simi Valley16.0 mi SW
- Green Valley16.2 mi NE
- Fillmore17.1 mi W
- San Fernando17.2 mi SE
- Lake Hughes17.5 mi NE
- Agua Dulce17.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Castaic
What county is Castaic in?
Castaic is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Castaic, CA?
18,937 people lived in Castaic at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Castaic, CA?
The ZIP code of Castaic is 91384.
What is the elevation of Castaic?
1,280 feet (390 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Castaic?
Hasley Canyon (2.0 mi), Val Verde (2.9 mi), Stevenson Ranch (6.8 mi), Santa Clarita (8.6 mi), Piru (11.0 mi).
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