Potter Valley
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California

Potter Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mendocino County, California, with 665 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 948 ft (289 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Redwood Valley, 6.0 miles SW.
- 665residents (2020 Census)
- 948 ftelevation · 289 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.4 km²
- 165 / sq mipopulation density
- 95469ZIP code
About Potter Valley
Potter Valley is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is located 18 miles (29 km) north-northeast of Ukiah, at an elevation of 948 feet (289 m) at the headwaters of the East Fork Russian River. The CDP population was 665 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $121,071
- Median home value
- $635,900
- Median rent
- $1,629/mo
- Median age
- 49.4
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Potter Valley had 665 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 665 |
|---|---|
| Density | 165 per sq mi (64 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Potter Valley at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mendocino County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 665 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.03 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3171° N, 123.1099° W |
| ZIP code | 95469 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0658506 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Potter Valley
- Redwood Valley6.0 mi SW
- Calpella7.3 mi SW
- Ukiah13.1 mi SW
- Talmage13.2 mi S
- Willits14.1 mi NW
- Upper Lake15.2 mi SE
- Brooktrails17.5 mi NW
- Nice19.0 mi SE
- North Lakeport19.2 mi SE
- Lakeport21.7 mi SE
- Hopland24.1 mi S
- Philo25.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Potter Valley
What county is Potter Valley in?
Potter Valley is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the population of Potter Valley, CA?
665 people lived in Potter Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Potter Valley, CA?
The ZIP code of Potter Valley is 95469.
What is the elevation of Potter Valley?
948 feet (289 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Potter Valley?
Redwood Valley (6.0 mi), Calpella (7.3 mi), Ukiah (13.1 mi), Talmage (13.2 mi), Willits (14.1 mi).
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