Mendocino
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California
Mendocino is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mendocino County, California, with 932 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 154 ft (47 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little River, 3.0 miles S.
- 932residents (2020 Census)
- 154 ftelevation · 47 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 413 / sq mipopulation density
- 95460ZIP code
About Mendocino
Mendocino (Spanish for "of Mendoza") is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, United States. The name comes from Cape Mendocino, located 85 miles (137 km) to the north and named by early Spanish navigators in honor of Antonio de Mendoza, Viceroy of New Spain. Despite its small size, the town's scenic location on a headland surrounded by the Pacific Ocean has made it extremely popular as an artists' colony and with vacationers.
Mendocino is located 10 miles (16 km) south of Fort Bragg at an elevation of 154 feet (47 m). For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Mendocino as a census-designated place (CDP). The population of the CDP was 932 at the 2020 census.
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Mendocino had 932 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 932 |
|---|---|
| Density | 413 per sq mi (159 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mendocino at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mendocino County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 932 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.26 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.77 sq mi (2.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3134° N, 123.7905° W |
| ZIP code | 95460 |
| Official website | visitmendocino.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0646814 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mendocino
- Little River3.0 mi S
- Caspar3.5 mi N
- Albion6.3 mi S
- Fort Bragg8.8 mi N
- Comptche11.2 mi E
- Cleone12.2 mi N
- Brooktrails23.0 mi NE
- Manchester24.0 mi S
- Willits24.4 mi E
- Philo25.2 mi SE
- Point Arena28.2 mi S
- Laytonville28.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Mendocino
What county is Mendocino in?
Mendocino is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the population of Mendocino, CA?
932 people lived in Mendocino at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mendocino, CA?
The ZIP code of Mendocino is 95460.
What is the elevation of Mendocino?
154 feet (47 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mendocino?
Little River (3.0 mi), Caspar (3.5 mi), Albion (6.3 mi), Fort Bragg (8.8 mi), Comptche (11.2 mi).
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