Calaveritas ("little skulls" in Spanish; formerly, Upper Calaveritas) is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It sits on the banks of the at an elevation of 1,109 feet (338 m) above sea level and is located at 38°09′29″N 120°36′36″W / 38.15806°N 120.61000°W. The community is in ZIP code 95249 and area code 209. The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #255. Early on, the town was called Upper Calaveritas to distinguish it from another settlement about 3.5 miles to the west. Lower Calaveritas has since become abandoned.