Gasquet
Census-designated place in Del Norte County, California
Gasquet is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Del Norte County, California, with 657 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 384 ft (117 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hiouchi, 5.5 miles SW.
- 657residents (2020 Census)
- 384 ftelevation · 117 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 138 / sq mipopulation density
- 95531ZIP code
About Gasquet
Gasquet (, GAS-kee; Tolowa: Mvs-ye) is an unincorporated community in Del Norte County, California, United States, 22 mi (35 km) south of the Oregon border and 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Crescent City. The name is in honor of Horace Gasquet, who was the owner of the gold mines, hotel, railway, bank and post office, as well as the founder of Crescent City and Happy Camp. A post office operated at Gasquet from 1879 to 1902 and from 1949 to present. Gasquet is located in the Smith River National Recreation Area.
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Gasquet as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. Its population is 657 as of the 2020 census, down from 661 from the 2010 census. It lies at an elevation of 384 feet (117 m) above sea level. The ZIP Code is 95543. Its area codes are 707 and 369.
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- Median household income
- $48,750
- Median home value
- $267,100
- Median age
- 43.6
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Gasquet had 657 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 657 |
|---|---|
| Density | 138 per sq mi (53 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gasquet at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Del Norte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 657 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.76 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8361° N, 123.9760° W |
| ZIP code | 95531 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0629154 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gasquet
- Hiouchi5.5 mi SW
- Fort Dick10.1 mi W
- Smith River10.7 mi NW
- Bertsch-Oceanview11.6 mi SW
- Crescent City12.6 mi SW
- Klamath18.6 mi S
- Harbor, OR19.8 mi NW
- O'Brien, OR21.9 mi NE
- Takilma, OR23.0 mi NE
- Brookings, OR23.5 mi NW
- Cave Junction, OR28.4 mi NE
- Happy Camp30.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Gasquet
What county is Gasquet in?
Gasquet is in Del Norte County, California.
What is the population of Gasquet, CA?
657 people lived in Gasquet at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gasquet, CA?
The ZIP code of Gasquet is 95531.
What is the elevation of Gasquet?
384 feet (117 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gasquet?
Hiouchi (5.5 mi), Fort Dick (10.1 mi), Smith River (10.7 mi), Bertsch-Oceanview (11.6 mi), Crescent City (12.6 mi).
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