Carnelian Bay
Census-designated place in Placer County, California
Carnelian Bay is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Placer County, California, with 518 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,325 ft (1,928 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tahoe Vista, 1.3 miles NE.
- 518residents (2020 Census)
- 6,325 ftelevation · 1,928 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 399 / sq mipopulation density
- 95604main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Carnelian Bay
Carnelian Bay (formerly, Cornelian Bay) is an unincorporated community on the shore of Lake Tahoe in Placer County, California, United States.
The Cornelian Bay post office operated from 1883 to 1887 and from 1891 to 1893. The Carnelian Bay post office opened in 1908.
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Carnelian Bay as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 518 at the 2020 census. The elevation is 6,325 feet (1,928 m).
Nearby cities and towns include: Tahoe Vista, Brockway, Kings Beach, Crystal Bay, Incline Village, Truckee, Tahoma, Homewood, and Tahoe City. Its ZIP code is 96140 and its area code 530.
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- Median household income
- $247,791
- Median home value
- $910,000
- Median age
- 40.5
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Carnelian Bay had 518 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 518 |
|---|---|
| Density | 399 per sq mi (154 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carnelian Bay at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Placer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 518 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,325 ft (1,928 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2352° N, 120.0782° W |
| ZIP codes | 95604, 96148 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0611418 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carnelian Bay
- Tahoe Vista1.3 mi NE
- Cedar Flat2.1 mi SW
- Kings Beach3.2 mi E
- Dollar Point3.6 mi SW
- Crystal Bay, NV4.1 mi E
- Incline Village, NV7.4 mi E
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City7.8 mi SW
- Truckee10.1 mi NW
- Floriston11.4 mi N
- Glenbrook, NV12.3 mi SE
- Tahoma12.7 mi S
- Logan Creek, NV14.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Carnelian Bay
What county is Carnelian Bay in?
Carnelian Bay is in Placer County, California.
What is the population of Carnelian Bay, CA?
518 people lived in Carnelian Bay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carnelian Bay, CA?
The main ZIP code is 95604. Other ZIP codes: 96148.
What is the elevation of Carnelian Bay?
6,325 feet (1,928 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carnelian Bay?
Tahoe Vista (1.3 mi), Cedar Flat (2.1 mi), Kings Beach (3.2 mi), Dollar Point (3.6 mi), Crystal Bay (4.1 mi).
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