Colfax
City in Placer County, California
Colfax is a city in Placer County, California, with 1,995 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,425 ft (739 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alta Sierra, 5.6 miles NW.
- 1,995residents (2020 Census)
- 2,425 ftelevation · 739 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 1,419 / sq mipopulation density
- 95713ZIP code
About Colfax
Colfax is a city in Placer County, California, at the crossroads of Interstate 80 and State Route 174. The population was 1,995 at the 2020 census. The town is named in honor of U.S. Vice President Schuyler Colfax (1869–73), a bronze statue of whom stands at Railroad Street and Grass Valley Street. (This is one of two known statues of Schuyler Colfax in the United States, the other located in Indianapolis, Indiana.)
Some of the town's notable features include the newly restored Southern Pacific Railroad colonnade-style depot (which houses the Colfax Museum and Chamber of Commerce) built in 1905, the downtown shops on Main Street, and Colfax High School, which serves a large surrounding area.
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- Median household income
- $72,788
- Median home value
- $434,300
- Median rent
- $1,553/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Colfax had 1,995 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,995 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,419 per sq mi (548 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colfax at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Placer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,995 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.41 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,425 ft (739 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0938° N, 120.9532° W |
| ZIP code | 95713 |
| Official website | colfax-ca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0614498 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colfax
- Alta Sierra5.6 mi NW
- Lake of the Pines6.9 mi SW
- Meadow Vista7.9 mi SW
- Foresthill9.0 mi SE
- Dutch Flat10.1 mi NE
- Grass Valley10.2 mi NW
- Alta11.8 mi NE
- Nevada City12.2 mi N
- North Auburn13.2 mi SW
- Rough and Ready13.9 mi NW
- Georgetown14.1 mi SE
- Auburn Lake Trails14.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Colfax
What county is Colfax in?
Colfax is in Placer County, California.
What is the population of Colfax, CA?
1,995 people lived in Colfax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colfax, CA?
The ZIP code of Colfax is 95713.
What is the elevation of Colfax?
2,425 feet (739 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colfax?
Alta Sierra (5.6 mi), Lake of the Pines (6.9 mi), Meadow Vista (7.9 mi), Foresthill (9.0 mi), Dutch Flat (10.1 mi).
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