Piru

Census-designated place in Ventura County, California

Aerial view of Piru, California
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Piru is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ventura County, California, with 2,587 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 709 ft (216 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fillmore, 6.4 miles W.

About Piru

Piru ( ) is a small unincorporated historic town located in eastern Ventura County, California, United States, in the Santa Clara River Valley near the Santa Clara River and Highway 126, approximately seven miles (11 km) east of Fillmore and about 13 miles (21 km) west of Interstate 5. Lake Piru, in the Los Padres National Forest, is the main recreational attraction. The population was 2,587 at the 2020 census, up from 2,063 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Piru as a census-designated place (CDP), which does not precisely correspond to the historical community.

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Living in Piru

Median household income
$89,375
Median home value
$624,300
Median rent
$1,490/mo
Median age
32.1
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Piru, CA population

Piru had 2,587 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,587
Density814 per sq mi (314 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Piru at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyVentura County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,587 (2020)
Land area3.18 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Coordinates34.4057° N, 118.8051° W
ZIP code93015
Census code (GEOID)0657372

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Piru

What county is Piru in?

Piru is in Ventura County, California.

What is the population of Piru, CA?

2,587 people lived in Piru at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Piru, CA?

The ZIP code of Piru is 93015.

What is the elevation of Piru?

709 feet (216 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Piru?

Fillmore (6.4 mi), Val Verde (8.2 mi), Moorpark (9.2 mi), Hasley Canyon (9.5 mi), Simi Valley (10.1 mi).

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