Alta Sierra
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Alta Sierra is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 103 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,719 ft (1,743 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wofford Heights, 4.1 miles E.
- 103residents (2020 Census)
- 5,719 ftelevation · 1,743 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 101 / sq mipopulation density
- 93285ZIP code
About Alta Sierra
Alta Sierra is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States.
It is located 8.5 miles (14 km) east of Glennville, at an elevation of 5,718 feet (1,743 m) in the Greenhorn Mountains/Sierra Nevada foothills. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Alta Sierra as a census-designated place (CDP).
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Alta Sierra had 103 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 103 |
|---|---|
| Density | 101 per sq mi (39 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alta Sierra at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 103 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,719 ft (1,743 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7258° N, 118.5452° W |
| ZIP code | 93285 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0601358 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alta Sierra
- Wofford Heights4.1 mi E
- Kernville6.7 mi E
- Panorama Heights7.2 mi NW
- Lake Isabella7.6 mi SE
- Poso Park7.8 mi NW
- Sugarloaf Saw Mill8.5 mi NW
- Sugarloaf Village8.6 mi NW
- McClenney Tract8.8 mi NW
- Idlewild9.1 mi NW
- Posey9.5 mi NW
- Glennville9.5 mi W
- Mountain Mesa9.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Alta Sierra
What county is Alta Sierra in?
Alta Sierra is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Alta Sierra, CA?
103 people lived in Alta Sierra at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alta Sierra, CA?
The ZIP code of Alta Sierra is 93285.
What is the elevation of Alta Sierra?
5,719 feet (1,743 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alta Sierra?
Wofford Heights (4.1 mi), Kernville (6.7 mi), Panorama Heights (7.2 mi), Lake Isabella (7.6 mi), Poso Park (7.8 mi).
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