Mountain Ranch
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Mountain Ranch is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calaveras County, California, with 223 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,123 ft (647 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sheep Ranch, 3.9 miles E.
- 223residents (2020 Census)
- 2,123 ftelevation · 647 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 57 / sq mipopulation density
- 95246ZIP code
About Mountain Ranch
Mountain Ranch (formerly, El Dorado and El Dorado Town) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 223 at the 2020 census. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #282. The town center is quite small with fewer than 50 people living in it. The 5 mile square area surrounding the town accounts for the balance of the population.
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- Median household income
- $163,120
- Median home value
- $464,100
- Median age
- 58.2
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Mountain Ranch had 223 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 223 |
|---|---|
| Density | 57 per sq mi (22 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mountain Ranch at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calaveras County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 223 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.91 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,123 ft (647 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2117° N, 120.5311° W |
| ZIP code | 95246 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0649628 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mountain Ranch
- Sheep Ranch3.9 mi E
- Murphys7.1 mi SE
- Forest Meadows7.7 mi E
- San Andreas7.8 mi W
- Douglas Flat7.9 mi SE
- Rail Road Flat8.6 mi N
- Avery8.6 mi E
- Hathaway Pines9.3 mi E
- Vallecito9.5 mi S
- Angels9.8 mi S
- Glencoe10.0 mi N
- Arnold10.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Ranch
What county is Mountain Ranch in?
Mountain Ranch is in Calaveras County, California.
What is the population of Mountain Ranch, CA?
223 people lived in Mountain Ranch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mountain Ranch, CA?
The ZIP code of Mountain Ranch is 95246.
What is the elevation of Mountain Ranch?
2,123 feet (647 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mountain Ranch?
Sheep Ranch (3.9 mi), Murphys (7.1 mi), Forest Meadows (7.7 mi), San Andreas (7.8 mi), Douglas Flat (7.9 mi).
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