Catheys Valley
Census-designated place in Mariposa County, California

Catheys Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mariposa County, California, with 829 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,325 ft (404 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mt. Bullion, 6.5 miles NE.
- 829residents (2020 Census)
- 1,325 ftelevation · 404 m
- 23.6 sq miland area · 61.1 km²
- 35 / sq mipopulation density
- 95306ZIP code
About Catheys Valley
Catheys Valley (formerly, Cathay and Cathey's Valley) is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California, United States. It lies in Catheys Valley, 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Merced and 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Mariposa, at an elevation of 1,325 feet (404 m). As of the 2020 census, Catheys Valley had a population of 829. It was named after Andrew Cathey, a native of North Carolina, who settled in the valley around 1850.
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- Median household income
- $81,302
- Median home value
- $400,000
- Median age
- 60.7
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Catheys Valley had 829 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 829 |
|---|---|
| Density | 35 per sq mi (14 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Catheys Valley at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mariposa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 829 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.61 sq mi (61.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4250° N, 120.0985° W |
| ZIP code | 95306 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0612062 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Catheys Valley
- Mt. Bullion6.5 mi NE
- Mariposa8.3 mi NE
- Hornitos9.4 mi NW
- Bear Valley10.6 mi N
- Bootjack12.3 mi E
- Midpines12.8 mi NE
- Planada15.4 mi SW
- Le Grand16.0 mi SW
- Tuttle17.8 mi SW
- Bear Creek19.6 mi SW
- Snelling19.8 mi W
- Nipinnawasee20.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Catheys Valley
What county is Catheys Valley in?
Catheys Valley is in Mariposa County, California.
What is the population of Catheys Valley, CA?
829 people lived in Catheys Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Catheys Valley, CA?
The ZIP code of Catheys Valley is 95306.
What is the elevation of Catheys Valley?
1,325 feet (404 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Catheys Valley?
Mt. Bullion (6.5 mi), Mariposa (8.3 mi), Hornitos (9.4 mi), Bear Valley (10.6 mi), Bootjack (12.3 mi).
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