Smith River
Census-designated place in Del Norte County, California
Smith River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Del Norte County, California, with 906 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Dick, 3.9 miles S.
- 906residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.5 km²
- 205 / sq mipopulation density
- 95567ZIP code
About Smith River
Smith River (Tolowa: Kaa-nvsh) is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Del Norte County, California, United States, located near the Oregon border. Smith River is the headquarters of the Tolowa Dee-niʼ Nation, a federally recognized tribe of Tolowa people. As of the 2020 census, the population was 906. It is bordered by the Smith River National Recreation Area.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Smith River weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Smith River
Living in Smith River
- Median home value
- $382,200
- Median age
- 28.1
Do you know Smith River? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Smith River special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Smith River
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Smith River Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Smith River, CA population
Smith River had 906 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 906 |
|---|---|
| Density | 205 per sq mi (79 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smith River at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Del Norte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 906 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.43 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9238° N, 124.1478° W |
| ZIP code | 95567 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0672380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smith River
- Fort Dick3.9 mi S
- Harbor, OR9.5 mi NW
- Hiouchi9.9 mi SE
- Gasquet10.7 mi SE
- Crescent City11.3 mi S
- Bertsch-Oceanview11.9 mi S
- Brookings, OR13.1 mi NW
- Klamath24.7 mi S
- O'Brien, OR25.2 mi NE
- Takilma, OR28.2 mi E
- Pistol River, OR28.3 mi NW
- Cave Junction, OR30.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Smith River
What county is Smith River in?
Smith River is in Del Norte County, California.
What is the population of Smith River, CA?
906 people lived in Smith River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smith River, CA?
The ZIP code of Smith River is 95567.
What is the elevation of Smith River?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smith River?
Fort Dick (3.9 mi), Harbor (9.5 mi), Hiouchi (9.9 mi), Gasquet (10.7 mi), Crescent City (11.3 mi).
Last updated: