Forestville
Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California
Forestville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sonoma County, California, with 3,264 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Graton, 3.4 miles SE.
- 3,264residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 621 / sq mipopulation density
- 95436ZIP code
About Forestville
Forestville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California, United States. It was settled during the late 1860s and was originally spelled Forrestville after one of its founders; the spelling was soon standardized with one "r". The population was 3,264 at the 2020 census, down from 3,293 at the 2010 census.
By 1900, the community was known for attracting writers and artists and had a bohemian reputation. The small town has a limited number of businesses.
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- Median household income
- $115,962
- Median home value
- $730,300
- Median rent
- $1,833/mo
- Median age
- 45.2
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Forestville had 3,264 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,264 |
|---|---|
| Density | 621 per sq mi (240 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forestville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sonoma County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,264 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.26 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4825° N, 122.8899° W |
| ZIP code | 95436 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0624960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forestville
- Graton3.4 mi SE
- Guerneville5.9 mi NW
- Windsor6.0 mi NE
- Occidental6.2 mi SW
- Fulton6.3 mi E
- Sebastopol6.6 mi SE
- Monte Rio7.4 mi W
- Larkfield-Wikiup7.7 mi E
- Healdsburg9.8 mi N
- Bodega10.2 mi SW
- Santa Rosa10.3 mi E
- Valley Ford11.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forestville
What county is Forestville in?
Forestville is in Sonoma County, California.
What is the population of Forestville, CA?
3,264 people lived in Forestville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forestville, CA?
The ZIP code of Forestville is 95436.
What is the elevation of Forestville?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forestville?
Graton (3.4 mi), Guerneville (5.9 mi), Windsor (6.0 mi), Occidental (6.2 mi), Fulton (6.3 mi).
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