Calpine
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California

Calpine is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sierra County, California, with 223 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,977 ft (1,517 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sattley, 2.3 miles S.
- 223residents (2020 Census)
- 4,977 ftelevation · 1,517 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 314 / sq mipopulation density
- 96124ZIP code
About Calpine
Calpine is a census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States. Calpine sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet (1,734 m). The 2020 United States census reported Calpine's population was 223.
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Calpine had 223 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 223 |
|---|---|
| Density | 314 per sq mi (121 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Calpine at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sierra County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 223 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.71 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,977 ft (1,517 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6634° N, 120.4393° W |
| ZIP code | 96124 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0610004 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Calpine
- Sattley2.3 mi S
- Sierraville7.0 mi SE
- Whitehawk7.3 mi NW
- Gold Mountain8.0 mi NW
- Iron Horse8.4 mi N
- Valley Ranch8.5 mi NW
- Clio9.2 mi NW
- Mabie9.6 mi NW
- C-Road10.0 mi NW
- Loyalton10.4 mi E
- Delleker10.7 mi N
- Portola11.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Calpine
What county is Calpine in?
Calpine is in Sierra County, California.
What is the population of Calpine, CA?
223 people lived in Calpine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Calpine, CA?
The ZIP code of Calpine is 96124.
What is the elevation of Calpine?
4,977 feet (1,517 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Calpine?
Sattley (2.3 mi), Sierraville (7.0 mi), Whitehawk (7.3 mi), Gold Mountain (8.0 mi), Iron Horse (8.4 mi).
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