San Andreas

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

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San Andreas is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calaveras County, California, with 2,994 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,017 ft (310 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paloma, 6.8 miles NW.

About San Andreas

San Andreas (Californio Spanish for "St. Andrew") is an unincorporated census-designated place in, and the county seat of, Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 2,994 at the 2020 census, up from 2,783 at the 2010 census. Like most towns in the region, it was founded during the California Gold Rush. The town is located on State Route 49 and is registered as California Historical Landmark #252.

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Living in San Andreas

Median household income
$51,684
Median home value
$419,700
Median rent
$1,327/mo
Median age
57
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San Andreas, CA population

San Andreas had 2,994 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,994
Density299 per sq mi (116 per km²)

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

San Andreas at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyCalaveras County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,994 (2020)
Land area10.01 sq mi (25.9 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Coordinates38.1927° N, 120.6732° W
ZIP code95249
Census code (GEOID)0664420

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

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Frequently asked questions about San Andreas

What county is San Andreas in?

San Andreas is in Calaveras County, California.

What is the population of San Andreas, CA?

2,994 people lived in San Andreas at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of San Andreas, CA?

The ZIP code of San Andreas is 95249.

What is the elevation of San Andreas?

1,017 feet (310 m) above sea level.

What towns are near San Andreas?

Paloma (6.8 mi), Mountain Ranch (7.8 mi), Mokelumne Hill (8.2 mi), Valley Springs (8.3 mi), Campo Seco (10.3 mi).

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