Point Arena
City in Mendocino County, California
Point Arena is a city in Mendocino County, California, with 460 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Manchester, 4.3 miles N.
- 460residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 337 / sq mipopulation density
- 95468ZIP code
About Point Arena
Point Arena, formerly known as Punta Arena (Spanish for "Sandy Point"), is a small coastal city in Mendocino County, California, United States. Point Arena is located 32 miles (51 km) west of Hopland, at an elevation of 118 feet (36 m). The population was 460 at the 2020 census, making it one of the smallest incorporated cities in the state.
Its main street is part of State Route 1, California's coastal artery. Along with a number of other Mendocino County coastal communities, Point Arena was associated with the hippie and subsequent counterculture groups. The economy is largely geared toward serving the summertime tourist industry. The city is near the headquarters of the tribal lands of the Manchester Band of Pomo Indians of the Manchester Rancheria and adjacent to the recently formed Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands National Monument. Hiking trails with coastal prairie and ocean views can be accessed from Point Arena City Hall. At Arena Cove Historic District and pier, huge oceanfront bluffs show the power of the interface of tectonic plates.
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Living in Point Arena
- Median household income
- $108,095
- Median home value
- $436,000
- Median rent
- $1,917/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Point Arena had 460 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 460 |
|---|---|
| Density | 337 per sq mi (130 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Point Arena at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mendocino County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 460 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.37 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9123° N, 123.6956° W |
| ZIP code | 95468 |
| Official website | pointarena.ca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0657876 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Point Arena
- Manchester4.3 mi N
- Gualala6.3 mi SE
- Anchor Bay9.6 mi SE
- Philo17.1 mi NE
- Sea Ranch18.2 mi SE
- Boonville18.6 mi E
- Albion21.9 mi N
- Comptche25.0 mi N
- Little River25.2 mi N
- Mendocino28.2 mi N
- Ukiah30.5 mi NE
- Hopland31.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Point Arena
What county is Point Arena in?
Point Arena is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the population of Point Arena, CA?
460 people lived in Point Arena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Point Arena, CA?
The ZIP code of Point Arena is 95468.
What is the elevation of Point Arena?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Point Arena?
Manchester (4.3 mi), Gualala (6.3 mi), Anchor Bay (9.6 mi), Philo (17.1 mi), Sea Ranch (18.2 mi).
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