Leggett
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California
Leggett is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mendocino County, California, with 77 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 984 ft (300 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Benbow, 13.8 miles N.
- 77residents (2020 Census)
- 984 ftelevation · 300 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 28 / sq mipopulation density
- 95585ZIP code
About Leggett
Leggett (formerly Leggett Valley) is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is located on the South Fork of the Eel River, 21 miles (34 km) by road northwest of Laytonville, at an elevation of 984 ft (300 m). It is home to some of the largest trees in the world. The nearby Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve and Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area are noted for their forests of coastal redwoods. The population of Leggett was 77 at the 2020 census, down from 122 at the 2010 census.
The community is served by California's State Route 1, whose northern terminus with U.S. Route 101 is just outside the center of town.
The town of Leggett includes a single gas station, United States Post Office, 1-12 school, a small grocery store, restaurant, full-service mechanic (ask a local), fire station and the Drive-Thru Tree.
The Leggett post office was dedicated in 1969.
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Leggett had 77 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 77 |
|---|---|
| Density | 28 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leggett at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mendocino County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 77 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.70 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8635° N, 123.7252° W |
| ZIP code | 95585 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0641026 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leggett
- Benbow13.8 mi N
- Garberville16.8 mi N
- Redway18.5 mi N
- Laytonville18.5 mi SE
- Shelter Cove21.3 mi NW
- Alderpoint21.4 mi N
- Phillipsville24.2 mi N
- Covelo25.5 mi E
- Miranda25.9 mi N
- Cleone25.9 mi S
- Myers Flat28.9 mi N
- Fort Bragg29.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Leggett
What county is Leggett in?
Leggett is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the population of Leggett, CA?
77 people lived in Leggett at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leggett, CA?
The ZIP code of Leggett is 95585.
What is the elevation of Leggett?
984 feet (300 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leggett?
Benbow (13.8 mi), Garberville (16.8 mi), Redway (18.5 mi), Laytonville (18.5 mi), Shelter Cove (21.3 mi).
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