Valley Ford
Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California
Valley Ford is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sonoma County, California, with 148 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bodega, 3.5 miles NW.
- 148residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 56 / sq mipopulation density
- 94972ZIP code
About Valley Ford
Valley Ford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in western Sonoma County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Valley Ford had a population of 148. It is located on State Route 1 north of San Francisco. Like all of Sonoma County, Valley Ford is included in both the San Francisco Bay Area and the Redwood Empire.
The village lies just north of Americano Creek, approximately 5 mi (8 km) from the Pacific Ocean. It is 7 mi (11 km) north of Dillon Beach, 9 mi (14 km) east of the town of Bodega Bay and 20 mi (32 km) southeast of Jenner. The Estero Americano is protected by the Estero Americano State Marine Recreational Management Area.
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Valley Ford had 148 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 148 |
|---|---|
| Density | 56 per sq mi (22 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Valley Ford at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sonoma County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 148 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.64 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3246° N, 122.9147° W |
| ZIP code | 94972 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0681778 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Valley Ford
- Bodega3.5 mi NW
- Bloomfield4.4 mi E
- Occidental5.4 mi N
- Tomales5.4 mi S
- Dillon Beach6.0 mi S
- Bodega Bay6.3 mi W
- Sebastopol7.0 mi NE
- Salmon Creek8.0 mi W
- Graton8.2 mi N
- Petaluma Center8.5 mi SE
- Carmet9.2 mi W
- Sereno del Mar9.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Valley Ford
What county is Valley Ford in?
Valley Ford is in Sonoma County, California.
What is the population of Valley Ford, CA?
148 people lived in Valley Ford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Valley Ford, CA?
The ZIP code of Valley Ford is 94972.
What is the elevation of Valley Ford?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Valley Ford?
Bodega (3.5 mi), Bloomfield (4.4 mi), Occidental (5.4 mi), Tomales (5.4 mi), Dillon Beach (6.0 mi).
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