Wawona
Census-designated place in Mariposa County, California
Wawona is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mariposa County, California, with 111 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,999 ft (1,219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fish Camp, 4.5 miles S.
- 111residents (2020 Census)
- 3,999 ftelevation · 1,219 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 103 / sq mipopulation density
- 93623ZIP code
About Wawona
Wawona (formerly Big Tree Station, Clark's Station, Clarks Station, Wah-wo-nah, and Clark's Ranch) is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California, United States. The population was 111 at the 2020 census.
The community is located entirely within Yosemite National Park, as it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area. The number of inhabitants increases dramatically during peak tourist seasons, due to the large number of rental cabins in the town. It is located at 37°32′13″N 119°39′23″W, 20 miles (32 km) north of Oakhurst and 26 miles (42 km) south of the center of Yosemite Valley, at an elevation of 3,999 feet (1,219 m).
The ZIP Code is 95389. The community is within area code 209.
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Living in Wawona
- Median household income
- $70,353
- Median home value
- $750,000
- Median rent
- $1,133/mo
- Median age
- 67.1
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Wawona had 111 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 111 |
|---|---|
| Density | 103 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wawona at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mariposa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 111 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,999 ft (1,219 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5447° N, 119.6387° W |
| ZIP code | 93623 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0683766 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wawona
- Fish Camp4.5 mi S
- Yosemite West8.4 mi NW
- Nipinnawasee11.0 mi SW
- El Portal12.1 mi NW
- Foresta12.2 mi NW
- Ahwahnee13.1 mi S
- Oakhurst14.1 mi S
- Yosemite Valley14.1 mi N
- Bootjack14.3 mi W
- Bass Lake15.7 mi S
- Midpines15.9 mi W
- Mariposa18.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wawona
What county is Wawona in?
Wawona is in Mariposa County, California.
What is the population of Wawona, CA?
111 people lived in Wawona at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wawona, CA?
The ZIP code of Wawona is 93623.
What is the elevation of Wawona?
3,999 feet (1,219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wawona?
Fish Camp (4.5 mi), Yosemite West (8.4 mi), Nipinnawasee (11.0 mi), El Portal (12.1 mi), Foresta (12.2 mi).
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