Cedar Flat

Census-designated place in Placer County, California

Aerial view of Cedar Flat, California
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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.

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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Living in Cedar Flat

Median household income
$99,153
Median home value
$992,500
Median age
43.6
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Cedar Flat, CA population

Cedar Flat had 797 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census797
Density738 per sq mi (285 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cedar Flat at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyPlacer County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population797 (2020)
Land area1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Water area0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²)
Elevation6,539 ft (1,993 m)
Coordinates39.2081° N, 120.0963° W
ZIP code96140
Census code (GEOID)0612216

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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