Oakhurst
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
Oakhurst is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Madera County, California, with 5,945 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,274 ft (693 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bass Lake, 3.6 miles E.
- 5,945residents (2020 Census)
- 2,274 ftelevation · 693 m
- 33.4 sq miland area · 86.6 km²
- 178 / sq mipopulation density
- 93604ZIP code
About Oakhurst
Oakhurst (formerly Fresno Flats) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California, United States. It lies in the Sierra Nevada foothills about 14 miles (23 km) south of the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park, at the junction of Highway 41 and Highway 49. Oakhurst is at the southern edge of California’s Gold Country and had a population of 5,945 at the 2020 United States census.
Founded in 1858 as Fresno Flats, the community developed first as a cattle stop and later as a logging center before becoming a gateway for Yosemite-bound travel. The surrounding region had long been a gathering place for the Miwok, Yokuts, and Mono peoples and was the site of early conflicts after California statehood, including the opening battle of the Mariposa War. In the late 20th century, Oakhurst gained attention in the computer game industry as the headquarters of Sierra On-Line, publisher of influential graphic adventure titles and creator of one of the first online gaming networks.
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- Median household income
- $82,056
- Median home value
- $392,600
- Median rent
- $1,728/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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Oakhurst had 5,945 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,945 |
|---|---|
| Density | 178 per sq mi (69 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oakhurst at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Madera County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,945 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.45 sq mi (86.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,274 ft (693 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3413° N, 119.6261° W |
| ZIP code | 93604 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0652764 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oakhurst
- Bass Lake3.6 mi E
- Ahwahnee5.2 mi W
- Nipinnawasee7.1 mi NW
- Coarsegold8.2 mi SW
- North Fork9.4 mi SE
- Fish Camp9.6 mi N
- Yosemite Lakes13.4 mi SW
- Wawona14.1 mi N
- Bootjack16.9 mi NW
- Auberry19.9 mi SE
- Mariposa21.7 mi NW
- Yosemite West21.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Oakhurst
What county is Oakhurst in?
Oakhurst is in Madera County, California.
What is the population of Oakhurst, CA?
5,945 people lived in Oakhurst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oakhurst, CA?
The ZIP code of Oakhurst is 93604.
What is the elevation of Oakhurst?
2,274 feet (693 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oakhurst?
Bass Lake (3.6 mi), Ahwahnee (5.2 mi), Nipinnawasee (7.1 mi), Coarsegold (8.2 mi), North Fork (9.4 mi).
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