Happy Camp
Census-designated place in Siskiyou County, California
Happy Camp is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Siskiyou County, California, with 905 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,657 ft (505 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Takilma, 19.5 miles NW.
- 905residents (2020 Census)
- 1,657 ftelevation · 505 m
- 12.1 sq miland area · 31.4 km²
- 75 / sq mipopulation density
- 96039ZIP code
About Happy Camp
Happy Camp (Karuk: athithúf-vuunupma) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Siskiyou County, California, United States. Its population is 905 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,190 from the 2010 census.
The town of Happy Camp, "The Heart of the Klamath," is located on State Route 96, about 70 miles (110 km) west of Interstate 5 and 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Willow Creek. The town of Takilma, Oregon is accessible from Happy Camp (which is nearly 40 miles (64 km) away). The shortest route to Oregon, over the Grey Back Pass, is a seasonal summer road and is not cleared or maintained in snowy conditions. The Forest Service, located in Happy Camp on SR 96, provides road closure information.
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Living in Happy Camp
- Median household income
- $41,375
- Median home value
- $166,400
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 57.6
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Happy Camp had 905 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 905 |
|---|---|
| Density | 75 per sq mi (29 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Happy Camp at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 905 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.11 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8157° N, 123.3926° W |
| ZIP code | 96039 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0632030 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Happy Camp
- Takilma, OR19.5 mi NW
- O'Brien, OR24.3 mi NW
- Cave Junction, OR27.6 mi NW
- Williams, OR28.4 mi N
- Kerby, OR29.6 mi NW
- Gasquet30.1 mi W
- Greenview30.7 mi SE
- Fort Jones31.8 mi SE
- Ruch, OR33.9 mi NE
- Selma, OR34.0 mi N
- Etna35.6 mi SE
- New Hope, OR38.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Happy Camp
What county is Happy Camp in?
Happy Camp is in Siskiyou County, California.
What is the population of Happy Camp, CA?
905 people lived in Happy Camp at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Happy Camp, CA?
The ZIP code of Happy Camp is 96039.
What is the elevation of Happy Camp?
1,657 feet (505 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Happy Camp?
Takilma (19.5 mi), O'Brien (24.3 mi), Cave Junction (27.6 mi), Williams (28.4 mi), Kerby (29.6 mi).
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