Fort Dick
Census-designated place in Del Norte County, California

Fort Dick is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Del Norte County, California, with 912 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Smith River, 3.9 miles N.
- 912residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 284 / sq mipopulation density
- 95538main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Fort Dick
Fort Dick (Tolowa: Mvn-des-chuu-dvn) is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in rural Del Norte County, California, United States. Fort Dick is approximately five miles (eight kilometers) north of Crescent City, California, and around 15 mi (24 km) south of the California–Oregon state line. Its population is 912 as of the 2020 census, up from 588 from the 2010 census. It is located on the U.S. Route 101 corridor on the Redwood Coast. A post office was set up in 1917.
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Living in Fort Dick
- Median household income
- $70,610
- Median home value
- $307,400
- Median age
- 59.9
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Fort Dick had 912 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 912 |
|---|---|
| Density | 284 per sq mi (109 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Dick at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Del Norte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 912 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.22 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8695° N, 124.1672° W |
| ZIP codes | 95538, 95531 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0625086 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Dick
- Smith River3.9 mi N
- Hiouchi7.4 mi SE
- Crescent City7.5 mi S
- Bertsch-Oceanview8.1 mi S
- Gasquet10.1 mi E
- Harbor, OR12.3 mi N
- Brookings, OR15.7 mi NW
- Klamath21.3 mi S
- O'Brien, OR27.9 mi NE
- Takilma, OR30.4 mi NE
- Pistol River, OR31.2 mi NW
- Cave Junction, OR33.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Dick
What county is Fort Dick in?
Fort Dick is in Del Norte County, California.
What is the population of Fort Dick, CA?
912 people lived in Fort Dick at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Dick, CA?
The main ZIP code is 95538. Other ZIP codes: 95531.
What is the elevation of Fort Dick?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Dick?
Smith River (3.9 mi), Hiouchi (7.4 mi), Crescent City (7.5 mi), Bertsch-Oceanview (8.1 mi), Gasquet (10.1 mi).
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