Ukiah
City in Mendocino County, California

Ukiah is a city in Mendocino County, California, with 16,607 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Talmage, 2.8 miles E.
- 16,607residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 2,475 / sq mipopulation density
- 95482ZIP code
About Ukiah
Ukiah ( yoo-KY-ə; Pomo: Yokáya, meaning "deep valley" or "south valley") is the county seat of and the largest city in Mendocino County, in the North Coast region of California. Ukiah had a population of 16,607 at the 2020 census. With its accessible location along the U.S. Route 101 corridor, Ukiah serves as the city center for Mendocino County and much of neighboring Lake County.
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Living in Ukiah
- Median household income
- $66,160
- Median home value
- $458,400
- Median rent
- $1,331/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Ukiah had 16,607 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,607 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,475 per sq mi (955 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ukiah at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mendocino County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,607 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.71 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1448° N, 123.2123° W |
| ZIP code | 95482 |
| Official website | cityofukiah.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0681134 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ukiah
- Talmage2.8 mi E
- Calpella6.2 mi N
- Redwood Valley8.6 mi N
- Boonville12.7 mi SW
- Potter Valley13.1 mi NE
- Hopland13.2 mi SE
- Philo13.6 mi SW
- Upper Lake16.5 mi E
- North Lakeport16.7 mi E
- Lakeport17.2 mi SE
- Nice19.2 mi E
- Willits19.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ukiah
What county is Ukiah in?
Ukiah is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the population of Ukiah, CA?
16,607 people lived in Ukiah at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ukiah, CA?
The ZIP code of Ukiah is 95482.
What is the elevation of Ukiah?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ukiah?
Talmage (2.8 mi), Calpella (6.2 mi), Redwood Valley (8.6 mi), Boonville (12.7 mi), Potter Valley (13.1 mi).
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