Covelo
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California

Covelo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mendocino County, California, with 1,394 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,398 ft (426 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Laytonville, 16.0 miles SW.
- 1,394residents (2020 Census)
- 1,398 ftelevation · 426 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.4 km²
- 196 / sq mipopulation density
- 95428ZIP code
About Covelo
Covelo ( koh-VAY-loh) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mendocino County, California, United States. Covelo is located 14 miles (23 km) east-northeast of Laytonville, at an elevation of 1,398 feet (426 m). The population was 1,394 at the 2020 census, up from 1,255 at the 2010 census. 405 acres (1.64 km2) of Covelo is part of the Round Valley Indian Reservation.
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- Median household income
- $34,583
- Median home value
- $360,000
- Median rent
- $1,281/mo
- Median age
- 32.3
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Covelo had 1,394 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,394 |
|---|---|
| Density | 196 per sq mi (76 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Covelo at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mendocino County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,394 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.10 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8002° N, 123.2526° W |
| ZIP code | 95428 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0616728 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Covelo
- Laytonville16.0 mi SW
- Leggett25.5 mi W
- Brooktrails25.8 mi S
- Willits27.8 mi S
- Alderpoint31.5 mi NW
- Benbow32.6 mi NW
- Potter Valley34.2 mi S
- Ruth34.5 mi N
- Cleone35.1 mi SW
- Garberville35.4 mi NW
- Redwood Valley36.8 mi S
- Redway37.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Covelo
What county is Covelo in?
Covelo is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the population of Covelo, CA?
1,394 people lived in Covelo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Covelo, CA?
The ZIP code of Covelo is 95428.
What is the elevation of Covelo?
1,398 feet (426 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Covelo?
Laytonville (16.0 mi), Leggett (25.5 mi), Brooktrails (25.8 mi), Willits (27.8 mi), Alderpoint (31.5 mi).
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