California
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania
California is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, with 5,362 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coal Center, 0.6 miles NE.
- 5,362residents (2020 Census)
- 794 ftelevation · 242 m
- 11.0 sq miland area · 28.5 km²
- 487 / sq mipopulation density
- 15466main ZIP code (6 in total)
About California
California is a borough on the Monongahela River in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,479 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Founded in 1849, the borough was named for the territory of California following the gold rush. It is the home of Pennsylvania Western University, California.
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Living in California
- Median household income
- $48,606
- Median home value
- $152,200
- Median rent
- $806/mo
- Median age
- 21.7
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California had 5,362 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,362 |
|---|---|
| Density | 487 per sq mi (188 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
California at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 5,362 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.01 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0667° N, 79.9120° W |
| ZIP codes | 15466, 15419, 15423, 15434, 15438, 15477 |
| Official website | californiapa15419.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4210768 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near California
- Coal Center0.6 mi NE
- Newell1.4 mi NE
- Elco2.0 mi NE
- West Brownsville2.6 mi SE
- Roscoe2.7 mi E
- Long Branch2.8 mi NE
- Allenport3.4 mi NE
- Stockdale3.4 mi E
- Centerville3.4 mi SW
- Brownsville3.5 mi S
- Twilight3.5 mi N
- West Pike Run3.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about California
What county is California in?
California is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of California, PA?
5,362 people lived in California at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of California, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15466. Other ZIP codes: 15419, 15423, 15434, 15438, 15477.
What is the elevation of California?
794 feet (242 m) above sea level.
What towns are near California?
Coal Center (0.6 mi), Newell (1.4 mi), Elco (2.0 mi), West Brownsville (2.6 mi), Roscoe (2.7 mi).
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