Sea Ranch

Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California

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Sea Ranch is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sonoma County, California, with 1,169 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Anchor Bay, 8.5 miles NW.

About Sea Ranch

Sea Ranch (also known as The Sea Ranch) is an American unincorporated Pacific Coast community, in Sonoma County, California, United States, approximately 100 mi (160 km) north of San Francisco. It was developed as a planned community beginning in the 1960s. It is known for its distinctive timber-frame structures designed by several noted American architects. The first unit built at Sea Ranch, Condominium One, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The community's ten-mile development played a role in the establishment of the California Coastal Commission. The population was 1,169 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Sea Ranch as a census-designated place (CDP).

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Median household income
$139,375
Median home value
$1,371,600
Median age
70.2
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Sea Ranch, CA population

Sea Ranch had 1,169 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,169
Density73 per sq mi (28 per km²)

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

Sea Ranch at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySonoma County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,169 (2020)
Land area16.12 sq mi (41.7 km²)
Water area0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²)
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates38.7253° N, 123.4583° W
ZIP code95497
Census code (GEOID)0670712

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

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Frequently asked questions about Sea Ranch

What county is Sea Ranch in?

Sea Ranch is in Sonoma County, California.

What is the population of Sea Ranch, CA?

1,169 people lived in Sea Ranch at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sea Ranch, CA?

The ZIP code of Sea Ranch is 95497.

What is the elevation of Sea Ranch?

108 feet (33 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sea Ranch?

Anchor Bay (8.5 mi), Gualala (11.9 mi), Timber Cove (16.7 mi), Point Arena (18.2 mi), Boonville (20.3 mi).

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