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Calaveras County, CA
23 cities and towns and 18 ZIP codes in Calaveras County, California.
Population
46,248
Land area
1,020sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
18
Cities and towns in Calaveras County
Calaveras County at a glance
- Calaveras County is 82% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,647 a year, 21% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $457,200 (38% below California) and median rent is $1,625 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Rancho Calaveras (7,131), Copperopolis (4,285) and Angels (3,716).
Local data for Calaveras County, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calaveras County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,647
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$457,200
Prices -1.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,625/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
52.0
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,968), German Americans (7,027), Mexican Americans (5,036).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,085
10,140 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $8,982 per person
PPP loans
$44.3M
817 loans, 6,271 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$265K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Calaveras County, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calaveras County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
47
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
108
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 40°F
22.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calaveras County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Calaveras County
Population shown
- Rancho Calaveras7,131
- Copperopolis4,285
- Angels3,716
- San Andreas2,979
- Arnold2,482
- Murphys1,951
- Forest Meadows1,623
- Mokelumne Hill968
- Valley Springs910
- West Point909
- Wilseyville798
- Wallace714
- Vallecito562
- Rail Road Flat498
- Paloma450
- Dorrington406
- Mountain Ranch324
- Avery268
- Glencoe258
- Douglas Flat181
- Hathaway Pines163
- Campo Seco132
- Sheep Ranch
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Calaveras County, CA?
- Rancho Calaveras is the largest city or town in Calaveras County, with about 7,131 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Calaveras County?
- Calaveras County includes 18 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 95221, 95222, 95224, 95225, 95226.
- What is the population of Calaveras County, CA?
- About 46,248 people live in Calaveras County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Calaveras County?
- Calaveras County borders San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Tuolumne County, Amador County, Alpine County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023