Bear Valley
Census-designated place in Alpine County, California
Bear Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alpine County, California, with 128 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,100 ft (2,164 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kirkwood, 15.0 miles N.
- 128residents (2020 Census)
- 7,100 ftelevation · 2,164 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.4 km²
- 25 / sq mipopulation density
- 95646ZIP code
About Bear Valley
Bear Valley is a census-designated place in Alpine County, California, United States, best known as the location of the Bear Valley ski area. The population was 128 at the 2020 census, up from 121 at the 2010 census.
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Bear Valley had 128 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 128 |
|---|---|
| Density | 25 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bear Valley at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Alpine County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 128 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.16 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,100 ft (2,164 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4723° N, 120.0518° W |
| ZIP code | 95646 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0604716 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bear Valley
- Kirkwood15.0 mi N
- Dorrington16.4 mi SW
- Strawberry19.1 mi S
- Markleeville19.2 mi NE
- Cold Springs21.5 mi S
- Arnold22.3 mi SW
- Wilseyville24.5 mi W
- Alpine Village25.0 mi NE
- Meyers25.1 mi N
- Avery25.3 mi SW
- Hathaway Pines25.7 mi SW
- Buckhorn26.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Bear Valley
What county is Bear Valley in?
Bear Valley is in Alpine County, California.
What is the population of Bear Valley, CA?
128 people lived in Bear Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bear Valley, CA?
The ZIP code of Bear Valley is 95646.
What is the elevation of Bear Valley?
7,100 feet (2,164 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bear Valley?
Kirkwood (15.0 mi), Dorrington (16.4 mi), Strawberry (19.1 mi), Markleeville (19.2 mi), Cold Springs (21.5 mi).
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