Alta Sierra
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
Alta Sierra is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nevada County, California, with 7,204 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,310 ft (704 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Colfax, 5.6 miles SE.
- 7,204residents (2020 Census)
- 2,310 ftelevation · 704 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.6 km²
- 866 / sq mipopulation density
- 95949ZIP code
About Alta Sierra
Alta Sierra (Spanish for "Upper Range") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nevada County, California, United States. The population was 7,204 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $105,603
- Median home value
- $563,700
- Median rent
- $2,254/mo
- Median age
- 55
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Alta Sierra had 7,204 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,204 |
|---|---|
| Density | 866 per sq mi (334 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alta Sierra at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,204 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.32 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,310 ft (704 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1262° N, 121.0491° W |
| ZIP code | 95949 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0601360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alta Sierra
- Colfax5.6 mi SE
- Lake of the Pines6.1 mi S
- Grass Valley6.5 mi N
- Meadow Vista8.5 mi S
- Rough and Ready8.8 mi NW
- Penn Valley9.1 mi NW
- Nevada City9.3 mi N
- Lake Wildwood10.9 mi NW
- Dutch Flat12.8 mi NE
- North Auburn13.6 mi S
- Smartsville14.2 mi W
- Foresthill14.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alta Sierra
What county is Alta Sierra in?
Alta Sierra is in Nevada County, California.
What is the population of Alta Sierra, CA?
7,204 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 95949.
What is the elevation of Alta Sierra?
2,310 feet (704 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alta Sierra?
Colfax (5.6 mi), Lake of the Pines (6.1 mi), Grass Valley (6.5 mi), Meadow Vista (8.5 mi), Rough and Ready (8.8 mi).
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