Vallecito
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Vallecito is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calaveras County, California, with 442 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,762 ft (537 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Douglas Flat, 2.3 miles N.
- 442residents (2020 Census)
- 1,762 ftelevation · 537 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 132 / sq mipopulation density
- 95251ZIP code
About Vallecito
Vallecito (Spanish for "Little Valley") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 442 at the 2020 census, exactly the same as at the 2010 census. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #273. Nearby is Moaning Cavern, the largest cave chamber in California, which the Miwok Indians used as a burial ground.
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- $705,800
- Median age
- 51.1
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Vallecito had 442 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 442 |
|---|---|
| Density | 132 per sq mi (51 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vallecito at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calaveras County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 442 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.35 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0832° N, 120.4683° W |
| ZIP code | 95251 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0681652 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vallecito
- Douglas Flat2.3 mi N
- Murphys3.9 mi N
- Angels4.6 mi W
- Columbia4.7 mi SE
- Tuttletown5.2 mi S
- Forest Meadows7.2 mi NE
- Sonora8.4 mi SE
- Sheep Ranch8.6 mi N
- Hathaway Pines9.4 mi NE
- Jamestown9.4 mi S
- Mountain Ranch9.5 mi N
- Phoenix Lake10.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Vallecito
What county is Vallecito in?
Vallecito is in Calaveras County, California.
What is the population of Vallecito, CA?
442 people lived in Vallecito at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vallecito, CA?
The ZIP code of Vallecito is 95251.
What is the elevation of Vallecito?
1,762 feet (537 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vallecito?
Douglas Flat (2.3 mi), Murphys (3.9 mi), Angels (4.6 mi), Columbia (4.7 mi), Tuttletown (5.2 mi).
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