Philo
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California
Philo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mendocino County, California, with 319 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 331 ft (101 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boonville, 5.4 miles SE.
- 319residents (2020 Census)
- 331 ftelevation · 101 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 154 / sq mipopulation density
- 95466ZIP code
About Philo
Philo is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is located 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Boonville, at an elevation of 331 feet (101 m). The population was 319 at the 2020 census.
Philo is located in Anderson Valley in western Mendocino County. Situated along Indian Creek as it flows into the Navarro River, Philo is the home of KZYX, the local public radio station. Two small specialty lumber mills in Philo are all that remain of a once vigorous timber economy in Anderson Valley. Philo is the heart of the Anderson Valley wine region.
The first post office opened in 1888. The ZIP Code is 95466. The community is inside area code 707.
Two versions of how Philo was named are current: first, that its founder Cornelius Prather named it after his favorite female cousin; second, that he named it for his former home at Philo, Illinois.
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- Median household income
- $73,631
- Median age
- 76.2
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Philo had 319 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 319 |
|---|---|
| Density | 154 per sq mi (60 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Philo at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mendocino County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 319 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.07 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0658° N, 123.4451° W |
| ZIP code | 95466 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0656868 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Philo
- Boonville5.4 mi SE
- Ukiah13.6 mi NE
- Manchester14.6 mi SW
- Talmage15.7 mi E
- Comptche15.8 mi NW
- Point Arena17.1 mi SW
- Calpella17.8 mi NE
- Gualala18.1 mi SW
- Anchor Bay18.7 mi S
- Hopland18.8 mi E
- Redwood Valley19.1 mi NE
- Albion20.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Philo
What county is Philo in?
Philo is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the population of Philo, CA?
319 people lived in Philo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Philo, CA?
The ZIP code of Philo is 95466.
What is the elevation of Philo?
331 feet (101 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Philo?
Boonville (5.4 mi), Ukiah (13.6 mi), Manchester (14.6 mi), Talmage (15.7 mi), Comptche (15.8 mi).
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