Willits
City in Mendocino County, California
Willits is a city in Mendocino County, California, with 4,988 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,391 ft (424 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brooktrails, 3.6 miles NW.
- 4,988residents (2020 Census)
- 1,391 ftelevation · 424 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 1,769 / sq mipopulation density
- 95490ZIP code
About Willits
Willits (formerly Little Lake and Willitsville) is a city in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is located about 20 miles (32 km) north-northwest of Ukiah, at an elevation of 1,391 feet (424 m). The population was 4,988 at the 2020 census. Willits is at the center of Mendocino County and at the beginning of the county's extensive redwood forests as approached by Highway 101 from the south.
An arch stands in the center of Willits featuring the slogans "Gateway to the Redwoods" and "Heart of Mendocino County". The arch is the repurposed second version of the Reno Arch. Reno donated the arch to Willits in 1995.
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- Median household income
- $63,447
- Median home value
- $371,100
- Median rent
- $1,197/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Willits had 4,988 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,988 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,769 per sq mi (683 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Willits at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mendocino County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,988 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.82 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4050° N, 123.3489° W |
| ZIP code | 95490 |
| Official website | thecityofwillits.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0685600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Willits
- Brooktrails3.6 mi NW
- Redwood Valley12.2 mi SE
- Potter Valley14.1 mi SE
- Calpella14.5 mi SE
- Comptche16.1 mi SW
- Laytonville19.4 mi NW
- Ukiah19.4 mi SE
- Talmage21.4 mi SE
- Cleone23.5 mi W
- Philo24.0 mi S
- Fort Bragg24.3 mi W
- Mendocino24.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Willits
What county is Willits in?
Willits is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the population of Willits, CA?
4,988 people lived in Willits at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Willits, CA?
The ZIP code of Willits is 95490.
What is the elevation of Willits?
1,391 feet (424 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Willits?
Brooktrails (3.6 mi), Redwood Valley (12.2 mi), Potter Valley (14.1 mi), Calpella (14.5 mi), Comptche (16.1 mi).
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