Cedar Flat
Census-designated place in Placer County, California

Cedar Flat is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Placer County, California, with 797 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,539 ft (1,993 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dollar Point, 1.5 miles SW.
- 797residents (2020 Census)
- 6,539 ftelevation · 1,993 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 738 / sq mipopulation density
- 96140ZIP code
About Cedar Flat
Cedar Flat (Chimariko: Hots'i'nakčʰa xotai) is a census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Placer County, California, United States. It is located on the northwest shore of Lake Tahoe, between Carnelian Bay to the northeast and Dollar Point to the southwest. As of the 2020 census, Cedar Flat had a population of 797. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $99,153
- Median home value
- $992,500
- Median age
- 43.6
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Cedar Flat had 797 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 797 |
|---|---|
| Density | 738 per sq mi (285 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cedar Flat at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Placer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 797 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,539 ft (1,993 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2081° N, 120.0963° W |
| ZIP code | 96140 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0612216 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cedar Flat
- Dollar Point1.5 mi SW
- Carnelian Bay2.1 mi NE
- Tahoe Vista3.3 mi NE
- Kings Beach4.9 mi NE
- Crystal Bay, NV5.3 mi E
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City5.7 mi SW
- Incline Village, NV9.0 mi NE
- Tahoma10.6 mi S
- Truckee11.1 mi NW
- Glenbrook, NV11.7 mi SE
- Floriston13.5 mi N
- Logan Creek, NV13.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Flat
What county is Cedar Flat in?
Cedar Flat is in Placer County, California.
What is the population of Cedar Flat, CA?
797 people lived in Cedar Flat at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cedar Flat, CA?
The ZIP code of Cedar Flat is 96140.
What is the elevation of Cedar Flat?
6,539 feet (1,993 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cedar Flat?
Dollar Point (1.5 mi), Carnelian Bay (2.1 mi), Tahoe Vista (3.3 mi), Kings Beach (4.9 mi), Crystal Bay (5.3 mi).
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