Elkhorn
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Elkhorn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monterey County, California, with 1,588 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prunedale, 3.5 miles E.
- 1,588residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 331 / sq mipopulation density
- 95012ZIP code
About Elkhorn
Elkhorn is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monterey County, California, United States.
Elkhorn was originally a stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad, 4 miles (6 km) north of Castroville, at an elevation of 10 feet (3.0 m). The settled part of the community now occupies the hills to the east of the railroad. The population of the Elkhorn CDP was 1,588 at the 2020 census. Local understandings of the extent of Elkhorn may vary from the Census definition.
Elkhorn was named after the elk in the area that have since gone extinct.
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- Median household income
- $126,964
- Median home value
- $811,200
- Median rent
- $2,000/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Elkhorn had 1,588 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,588 |
|---|---|
| Density | 331 per sq mi (128 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elkhorn at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Monterey County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,588 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.80 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8107° N, 121.7187° W |
| ZIP code | 95012 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0622034 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elkhorn
- Prunedale3.5 mi E
- Castroville3.7 mi SW
- Moss Landing3.8 mi W
- Las Lomas4.1 mi N
- Pajaro Dunes6.2 mi NW
- Pajaro6.4 mi N
- Aromas6.7 mi NE
- Watsonville8.3 mi N
- Boronda8.4 mi S
- Interlaken9.4 mi N
- Salinas9.6 mi SE
- Marina9.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn
What county is Elkhorn in?
Elkhorn is in Monterey County, California.
What is the population of Elkhorn, CA?
1,588 people lived in Elkhorn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elkhorn, CA?
The ZIP code of Elkhorn is 95012.
What is the elevation of Elkhorn?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elkhorn?
Prunedale (3.5 mi), Castroville (3.7 mi), Moss Landing (3.8 mi), Las Lomas (4.1 mi), Pajaro Dunes (6.2 mi).
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