Alta
Census-designated place in Placer County, California
Alta is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Placer County, California, with 615 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,743 ft (1,141 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dutch Flat, 2.0 miles W.
- 615residents (2020 Census)
- 3,743 ftelevation · 1,141 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 258 / sq mipopulation density
- 95701ZIP code
About Alta
Alta (Spanish for "Upper") is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Auburn. The village is located off Interstate 80 and along the historical First transcontinental railroad. The ZIP code is 95701 and the area code 530. One of the few buildings other than private residences is the Alta-Dutch Flat Grammar School serving kindergarten through eighth grade students. The high school that serves Alta is named Colfax High School. Colfax High School is 11 miles southwest in the incorporated town of Colfax. The population of Alta was 615 at the 2020 census.
A historical California place once named Alta was located in San Diego County near the present-day La Mesa–El Cajon boundary. This historical place was along the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway, now the San Diego Trolley Orange Line, at its Murray Drive undercrossing in La Mesa. The community was named after the Spanish word meaning "upper" or "high".
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- Median household income
- $96,792
- Median home value
- $470,000
- Median rent
- $1,083/mo
- Median age
- 46.9
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Alta had 615 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 615 |
|---|---|
| Density | 258 per sq mi (100 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alta at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Placer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 615 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.38 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,743 ft (1,141 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2157° N, 120.7985° W |
| ZIP code | 95701 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0601276 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alta
- Dutch Flat2.0 mi W
- Washington9.9 mi N
- Colfax11.8 mi SW
- Nevada City12.9 mi W
- Grass Valley13.6 mi W
- Foresthill14.6 mi S
- Alta Sierra14.8 mi SW
- Graniteville16.1 mi N
- Alleghany17.5 mi N
- Pike18.2 mi NW
- Rough and Ready18.2 mi W
- Lake of the Pines18.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Alta
What county is Alta in?
Alta is in Placer County, California.
What is the population of Alta, CA?
615 people lived in Alta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alta, CA?
The ZIP code of Alta is 95701.
What is the elevation of Alta?
3,743 feet (1,141 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alta?
Dutch Flat (2.0 mi), Washington (9.9 mi), Colfax (11.8 mi), Nevada City (12.9 mi), Grass Valley (13.6 mi).
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