Ojai
City in Ventura County, California
Ojai is a city in Ventura County, California, with 7,637 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 745 ft (227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Meiners Oaks, 1.4 miles W.
- 7,637residents (2020 Census)
- 745 ftelevation · 227 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 1,753 / sq mipopulation density
- 93023ZIP code
About Ojai
Ojai ( OH-hy; Ventureño: ’Awhay̓) is a city in Ventura County, California, United States. Located in the Ojai Valley, it is northwest of Los Angeles and east of Santa Barbara. The valley is part of the east–west trending Western Transverse Ranges and is about 10 miles (16 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide and divided into a lower and an upper valley, each of similar size, surrounded by hills and mountains. To the north, the Ojai Valley is bordered by the Los Padres National Forest.
The population was 7,637 at the 2020 census, up from 7,461 at the 2010 census.
Ojai is known for its boutique hotels, recreation opportunities, hiking, and farmers' market of local organic agriculture. It has small businesses specializing in local and ecologically friendly art, design, and home improvement. Chain stores are prohibited by city ordinance to encourage local small business development and retain the town's character.
The name Ojai is derived from the Mexican-era Rancho Ojai, which in turn took its name from the Ventureño Chumash word ’awhay̓, meaning "Moon". The city's self-styled nickname is "Shangri-La" referencing the natural environment of this health and spirituality-focused region as well as the mystical sanctuary of the 1937 film adaptation of James Hilton's novel Lost Horizon.
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- Median household income
- $82,656
- Median home value
- $1,016,200
- Median rent
- $1,955/mo
- Median age
- 47.3
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Ojai had 7,637 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,637 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,753 per sq mi (677 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ojai at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ventura County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,637 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.36 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4492° N, 119.2467° W |
| ZIP code | 93023 |
| Official website | ojaicity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0653476 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ojai
- Meiners Oaks1.4 mi W
- Mira Monte2.6 mi SW
- Oak View4.4 mi SW
- North Ventura Avenue8.4 mi S
- Santa Paula12.2 mi SE
- San Buenaventura (Ventura)12.5 mi S
- Saticoy13.0 mi SE
- El Rio15.0 mi S
- Carpinteria15.5 mi W
- Nyeland Acres16.7 mi SE
- Oxnard17.4 mi S
- Toro Canyon18.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Ojai
What county is Ojai in?
Ojai is in Ventura County, California.
What is the population of Ojai, CA?
7,637 people lived in Ojai at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ojai, CA?
The ZIP code of Ojai is 93023.
What is the elevation of Ojai?
745 feet (227 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ojai?
Meiners Oaks (1.4 mi), Mira Monte (2.6 mi), Oak View (4.4 mi), North Ventura Avenue (8.4 mi), Santa Paula (12.2 mi).
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