Mad River
Census-designated place in Trinity County, California
Mad River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Trinity County, California, with 361 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,484 ft (757 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ruth, 12.2 miles SE.
- 361residents (2020 Census)
- 2,484 ftelevation · 757 m
- 35.2 sq miland area · 91.1 km²
- 10 / sq mipopulation density
- 95552ZIP code
About Mad River
Mad River (formerly Kuntz) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Trinity County, California, United States. Mad River is located in the southern part of the county. Mad River sits at an elevation of 2,484 feet (757 m). The ZIP Code is 95552. Its population is 361 as of the 2020 census, down from 420 from the 2010 census.
Mad River has the last services on California State Route 36 until the Platina Store, 44 miles (71 km) away. Until it closed, the next services were the Wildwood Store, 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Platina. Its post office serves itself and the communities of Dinsmore (Humboldt County), and Van Duzen; both using 95552 as their ZIP code. Ruth residents with Post Office Boxes at the Ruth Store share the 95526 zip code with Bridgeville. Starting in the Spring of 2014, Ruth residents with mail boxes on the Mad River Road are now part of the Mad River zip code and use the city designation of Mad River, CA 95552. Mad River is home to Southern Trinity High School, the region's only high school, with an enrollment of 45 students. It is also home to Van Duzen Elementary School.
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Mad River had 361 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 361 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mad River at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Trinity County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 361 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.19 sq mi (91.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,484 ft (757 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4325° N, 123.4921° W |
| ZIP code | 95552 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0645092 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mad River
- Ruth12.2 mi SE
- Hyampom13.4 mi N
- Post Mountain13.7 mi E
- Alderpoint19.8 mi S
- Phillipsville21.6 mi SW
- Hayfork21.7 mi NE
- Miranda22.2 mi SW
- Myers Flat23.3 mi SW
- Weott23.8 mi W
- Redcrest24.1 mi W
- Burnt Ranch26.2 mi N
- Redway27.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mad River
What county is Mad River in?
Mad River is in Trinity County, California.
What is the population of Mad River, CA?
361 people lived in Mad River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mad River, CA?
The ZIP code of Mad River is 95552.
What is the elevation of Mad River?
2,484 feet (757 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mad River?
Ruth (12.2 mi), Hyampom (13.4 mi), Post Mountain (13.7 mi), Alderpoint (19.8 mi), Phillipsville (21.6 mi).
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