Shelter Cove
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
Shelter Cove is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Humboldt County, California, with 803 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Redway, 13.6 miles NE.
- 803residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 138 / sq mipopulation density
- 95589ZIP code
About Shelter Cove
Shelter Cove is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 138 feet (42 m). Shelter Cove is on California's Lost Coast where the King Range meets the Pacific Ocean. A nine-hole golf course surrounds the one-runway Shelter Cove Airport at the center of Shelter Cove's commercial district. Utilities are provided by the Resort Improvement District #1 and boating access to the sea is managed by the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation & Conservation District. The population was 803 at the 2020 census.
Shelter Cove shares a ZIP code (95589) with the hamlet of Whitethorn, California, located to the southeast. The community is inside telephone area code 707. Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is about 22 miles (35 km) south of Shelter Cove on the coast. There are also parks such as Black Sands Beach, Mal Coombs Park, Seal Rock Picnic Area, and Abalone Point. Much of the land around Shelter Cove is in the King Range National Conservation Area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Cove amenities include hiking trails, deli, coffee shop, restaurants, multiple inns, a general store, and gift shops. Other amenities in Shelter Cove include a small aircraft airstrip, a boat launch, and recreational vehicle parking. Some services not available in Shelter Cove are in the towns of Redway and Garberville on the U.S. 101 corridor, about 20 miles (32 km) of winding county road to the east.
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Living in Shelter Cove
- Median household income
- $44,444
- Median home value
- $450,300
- Median age
- 49.7
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Shelter Cove had 803 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 803 |
|---|---|
| Density | 138 per sq mi (53 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelter Cove at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 803 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.83 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0390° N, 124.0558° W |
| ZIP code | 95589 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0671372 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelter Cove
- Redway13.6 mi NE
- Garberville14.5 mi E
- Benbow15.4 mi E
- Miranda18.2 mi NE
- Myers Flat18.3 mi NE
- Phillipsville18.7 mi NE
- Weott20.9 mi N
- Leggett21.3 mi SE
- Alderpoint24.7 mi E
- Redcrest25.5 mi N
- Scotia30.5 mi N
- Rio Dell31.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Shelter Cove
What county is Shelter Cove in?
Shelter Cove is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the population of Shelter Cove, CA?
803 people lived in Shelter Cove at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelter Cove, CA?
The ZIP code of Shelter Cove is 95589.
What is the elevation of Shelter Cove?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelter Cove?
Redway (13.6 mi), Garberville (14.5 mi), Benbow (15.4 mi), Miranda (18.2 mi), Myers Flat (18.3 mi).
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