North Fork
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
North Fork is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Madera County, California, with 3,250 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,638 ft (804 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bass Lake, 6.7 miles N.
- 3,250residents (2020 Census)
- 2,638 ftelevation · 804 m
- 32.2 sq miland area · 83.5 km²
- 101 / sq mipopulation density
- 93643main ZIP code (2 in total)
About North Fork
North Fork (formerly Brown's and Northfork; Mono wa?ahhpY', "cedar grove") is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California, United States. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, it had a population of 3,250 at the 2020 United States census. North Fork lies within the traditional homeland of the North Fork Mono and is the headquarters of the Northfork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California.
Euro-American settlement developed in the 1860s around a stopping place known as Brown's Place. The settlement became known as North Fork following the establishment of the North Fork Lumber Company and the opening of the North Fork post office in the late 1880s. In 1902, North Fork became the administrative headquarters of the Sierra Forest Reserve, predecessor of the Sierra National Forest. Logging and lumber manufacturing became central to the local economy during the 20th century; North Fork's last lumber mill closed in 1994.
The community lies near the geographic center of California. Its logging heritage is reflected in the annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree, which began as a community fundraiser in 1959.
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- Median household income
- $71,619
- Median home value
- $382,600
- Median rent
- $1,399/mo
- Median age
- 60.7
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North Fork had 3,250 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,250 |
|---|---|
| Density | 101 per sq mi (39 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Fork at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Madera County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,250 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.24 sq mi (83.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2345° N, 119.5211° W |
| ZIP codes | 93643, 93669 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0651868 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Fork
- Bass Lake6.7 mi N
- Oakhurst9.4 mi NW
- Coarsegold9.9 mi W
- Auberry10.8 mi S
- Ahwahnee14.0 mi NW
- Shaver Lake14.2 mi SE
- Yosemite Lakes14.2 mi W
- Big Creek15.2 mi E
- Nipinnawasee16.3 mi NW
- Fish Camp18.2 mi N
- Millerton19.5 mi SW
- Friant20.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about North Fork
What county is North Fork in?
North Fork is in Madera County, California.
What is the population of North Fork, CA?
3,250 people lived in North Fork at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Fork, CA?
The main ZIP code is 93643. Other ZIP codes: 93669.
What is the elevation of North Fork?
2,638 feet (804 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Fork?
Bass Lake (6.7 mi), Oakhurst (9.4 mi), Coarsegold (9.9 mi), Auberry (10.8 mi), Ahwahnee (14.0 mi).
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