Dollar Point

Census-designated place in Placer County, California

Aerial view of Dollar Point, California
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Dollar Point is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Placer County, California, with 1,261 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,483 ft (1,976 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cedar Flat, 1.5 miles NE.

About Dollar Point

Dollar Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California, United States, along the northwest shore of Lake Tahoe. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 1,261 at the 2020 census, up from 1,215 at the 2010 census.

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Living in Dollar Point

Median household income
$76,774
Median home value
$846,200
Median rent
$2,340/mo
Median age
52.7
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Dollar Point, CA population

Dollar Point had 1,261 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,261
Density771 per sq mi (298 per km²)

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

Dollar Point at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyPlacer County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,261 (2020)
Land area1.64 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Water area0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²)
Elevation6,483 ft (1,976 m)
Coordinates39.1896° N, 120.1094° W
ZIP code96140
Census code (GEOID)0619455

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

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Frequently asked questions about Dollar Point

What county is Dollar Point in?

Dollar Point is in Placer County, California.

What is the population of Dollar Point, CA?

1,261 people lived in Dollar Point at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dollar Point, CA?

The ZIP code of Dollar Point is 96140.

What is the elevation of Dollar Point?

6,483 feet (1,976 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dollar Point?

Cedar Flat (1.5 mi), Carnelian Bay (3.6 mi), Sunnyside-Tahoe City (4.4 mi), Tahoe Vista (4.8 mi), Kings Beach (6.2 mi).

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