Coloma
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
Coloma is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in El Dorado County, California, with 521 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cold Springs, 4.0 miles S.
- 521residents (2020 Census)
- 764 ftelevation · 233 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 155 / sq mipopulation density
- 95613ZIP code
About Coloma
Coloma (Nisenan: Cullumah, meaning "beautiful") is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is approximately 36 miles (58 km) northeast of Sacramento. Coloma is most noted for being the site where James W. Marshall found gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills, at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848, leading to the California gold rush. As of the 2020 census, Coloma had a population of 521.
The settlement is a tourist attraction known for its ghost town and the centerpiece of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Coloma was designated a National Historic Landmark District on July 4, 1961.
Coloma lies at an elevation of 764 feet (233 m).
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- Median household income
- $104,543
- Median home value
- $460,900
- Median rent
- $2,149/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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Coloma had 521 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 521 |
|---|---|
| Density | 155 per sq mi (60 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Coloma at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | El Dorado County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 521 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.36 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8026° N, 120.8946° W |
| ZIP code | 95613 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0614764 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Coloma
- Cold Springs4.0 mi S
- Placerville7.2 mi SE
- Auburn Lake Trails7.4 mi NW
- Georgetown8.2 mi NE
- Diamond Springs8.2 mi S
- Shingle Springs9.7 mi S
- Cameron Park10.2 mi SW
- Auburn11.7 mi NW
- El Dorado Hills12.0 mi SW
- Camino12.2 mi E
- North Auburn13.4 mi NW
- Newcastle13.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Coloma
What county is Coloma in?
Coloma is in El Dorado County, California.
What is the population of Coloma, CA?
521 people lived in Coloma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Coloma, CA?
The ZIP code of Coloma is 95613.
What is the elevation of Coloma?
764 feet (233 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Coloma?
Cold Springs (4.0 mi), Placerville (7.2 mi), Auburn Lake Trails (7.4 mi), Georgetown (8.2 mi), Diamond Springs (8.2 mi).
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