Camino
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
Camino is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in El Dorado County, California, with 1,871 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,133 ft (955 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pollock Pines, 5.0 miles E.
- 1,871residents (2020 Census)
- 3,133 ftelevation · 955 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 728 / sq mipopulation density
- 95709ZIP code
About Camino
Camino (Spanish for "Path") is a census-designated place in El Dorado County, California, United States, and, per the 2020 census, has a population of 1,871. According to the USGS, it lies at a mean elevation of 3133 feet (955 m.), but the elevation actually ranges between 3,000 and 3,500 feet. Being well over half a mile above sea level, it snows several times per year in the community. Nearby cities and towns include Pollock Pines, Placerville, Diamond Springs, El Dorado, Grizzly Flats, Somerset, Coloma, Garden Valley, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, and Lotus.
Camino is a popular area in the fall for apple picking. As a result, Camino is often incorrectly mistaken as Apple Hill. It is also known for its many Christmas tree farm ranches and the annual Apple Hill Run.
Camino is located about halfway between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe on U.S. Route 50. Its first post office opened in 1904. The ZIP code is 95709. The Camino community is served by area code 530.
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Living in Camino
- Median household income
- $85,341
- Median home value
- $498,900
- Median rent
- $1,934/mo
- Median age
- 47.6
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Camino had 1,871 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,871 |
|---|---|
| Density | 728 per sq mi (281 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Camino at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | El Dorado County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,871 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.57 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,133 ft (955 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7423° N, 120.6808° W |
| ZIP code | 95709 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0610270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Camino
- Pollock Pines5.0 mi E
- Placerville6.3 mi W
- Diamond Springs9.2 mi SW
- Cold Springs10.4 mi W
- Grizzly Flats10.8 mi SE
- Coloma12.2 mi W
- River Pines14.0 mi S
- Georgetown14.3 mi NW
- Shingle Springs14.7 mi W
- Fiddletown16.8 mi S
- Cameron Park17.2 mi W
- Lockwood18.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Camino
What county is Camino in?
Camino is in El Dorado County, California.
What is the population of Camino, CA?
1,871 people lived in Camino at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Camino, CA?
The ZIP code of Camino is 95709.
What is the elevation of Camino?
3,133 feet (955 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Camino?
Pollock Pines (5.0 mi), Placerville (6.3 mi), Diamond Springs (9.2 mi), Cold Springs (10.4 mi), Grizzly Flats (10.8 mi).
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