Hopland

Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California

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Hopland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mendocino County, California, with 661 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 502 ft (153 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeport, 11.5 miles NE.

About Hopland

Hopland (formerly Sanel) is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is located on the west bank of the Russian River, 13 miles (21 km) south-southeast of Ukiah, in the Sanel Valley, at an elevation of 502 feet (153 m). The population was 661 at the 2020 census, down from 756 at the 2010 census.

Hopland is located at the start of the North Coast or Redwood Coast region of Northern California. It is 100 miles (161 km) north of San Francisco along U.S. Route 101 and a 30-minute drive (17 miles [27 km] east along State Route 175) to California's largest natural lake, Clear Lake. Hopland is a rustic farming community situated among oak-covered coastal foothills. Summer temperatures can exceed 100 °F (38 °C).

Historic buildings in town include the old Hopland High School (c. 1923–1965), as well as the Thatcher Hotel, built in the late 1800s and reopened in 2019 after undergoing a complete renovation.

Approximately 5 mi (8 km) east of Hopland is the University of California's Hopland Research and Extension Center (formerly called the "Hopland Field Station"), a 5,300-acre (21.4 km2) research and education facility that UC has operated since 1951.

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Living in Hopland

Median household income
$91,786
Median home value
$612,200
Median rent
$1,696/mo
Median age
37.4
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Hopland, CA population

Hopland had 661 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census661
Density188 per sq mi (72 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hopland at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyMendocino County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population661 (2020)
Land area3.52 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²)
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates38.9688° N, 123.1169° W
ZIP code95449
Census code (GEOID)0634652

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Hopland

What county is Hopland in?

Hopland is in Mendocino County, California.

What is the population of Hopland, CA?

661 people lived in Hopland at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hopland, CA?

The ZIP code of Hopland is 95449.

What is the elevation of Hopland?

502 feet (153 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hopland?

Lakeport (11.5 mi), Talmage (11.5 mi), Ukiah (13.2 mi), Cloverdale (13.2 mi), North Lakeport (13.8 mi).

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