Moss Landing
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Moss Landing is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monterey County, California, with 237 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Castroville, 3.3 miles SE.
- 237residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 604 / sq mipopulation density
- 95039ZIP code
About Moss Landing
Moss Landing, formerly Moss, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monterey County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Moss Landing had a population of 237. It is located 18 miles (29 km) north-northeast of Monterey, at an elevation of 10 feet (3.048 m). It is on the shore of Monterey Bay, at the mouth of Elkhorn Slough and at the head of the submarine Monterey Canyon.
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Moss Landing had 237 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 237 |
|---|---|
| Density | 604 per sq mi (233 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moss Landing at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Monterey County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 237 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8054° N, 121.7866° W |
| ZIP code | 95039 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0649488 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moss Landing
- Castroville3.3 mi SE
- Elkhorn3.8 mi E
- Pajaro Dunes4.5 mi N
- Las Lomas5.3 mi NE
- Pajaro7.1 mi N
- Prunedale7.2 mi E
- Watsonville8.2 mi N
- Marina8.6 mi S
- La Selva Beach9.0 mi N
- Freedom9.3 mi N
- Interlaken9.6 mi N
- Boronda9.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Moss Landing
What county is Moss Landing in?
Moss Landing is in Monterey County, California.
What is the population of Moss Landing, CA?
237 people lived in Moss Landing at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moss Landing, CA?
The ZIP code of Moss Landing is 95039.
What is the elevation of Moss Landing?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moss Landing?
Castroville (3.3 mi), Elkhorn (3.8 mi), Pajaro Dunes (4.5 mi), Las Lomas (5.3 mi), Pajaro (7.1 mi).
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