Saticoy, California

Saticoy, California
Location in Ventura County and the state of California
Saticoy, California
Location within the state of California
Saticoy, California
Saticoy, California (the United States)
Coordinates: 34°16′57″N 119°8′56″W / 34.28250°N 119.14889°W / 34.28250; -119.14889
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyVentura
Established1861
Named afterVentureño name:
Sa'aqtik'oy, "it is sheltered from the wind"
Government
 • State senatorMonique Limón (D)
 • AssemblymemberSteve Bennett (D)
 • U. S. rep.Julia Brownley (D)
Area
 • Total
0.374 sq mi (0.969 km2)
 • Land0.374 sq mi (0.968 km2)
 • Water0.00039 sq mi (0.001 km2)  0.08%
Elevation
154 ft (47 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,133
 • Density3,030/sq mi (1,170/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
93004
Area code805
FIPS code06-84858
GNIS feature IDs249159, 2585446

Saticoy (/ˈsætɪkɔɪ/ ; Chumash: Sa'aqtik'oy) is an unincorporated community in Ventura County, California, United States. The site of one of the largest settlements of the Chumash region, a settlement was laid out in 1887 along the railroad line that was being built from Los Angeles through the Santa Clara River Valley to the town of San Buenaventura. Although the town was 10 miles (16 km) distant at that time, the City of Ventura grew to a point where only a small residential and commercial community is left outside the city limits. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census, Saticoy had a population of 1,133.

The commercial district known as Old Town Saticoy is surrounded by a residential neighborhood. Two historic buildings attest to the important role Saticoy once held in the local agricultural economy: Walnut Growers Association Warehouse, and Saticoy (Lima) Bean Warehouse.

Close to the Santa Clara River is a sizable industrial area located on both sides of Los Angeles Avenue. The historic building that formerly housed the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Santa Paula, Saticoy Branch, stands at a quiet intersection that used to be at the center of a vibrant community. The historic setting, stable residential population, railroad, and access to major highways make this agricultural community unique in Ventura County.