Dollar Point
Census-designated place in Placer County, California

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.
- 1,261residents (2020 Census)
- 6,483 ftelevation · 1,976 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 771 / sq mipopulation density
- 96140ZIP code
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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- 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 had 1,261 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,261 |
|---|---|
| Density | 771 per sq mi (298 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dollar Point at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Placer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,261 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.64 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,483 ft (1,976 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1896° N, 120.1094° W |
| ZIP code | 96140 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0619455 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dollar Point
- Cedar Flat1.5 mi NE
- Carnelian Bay3.6 mi NE
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City4.4 mi SW
- Tahoe Vista4.8 mi NE
- Kings Beach6.2 mi NE
- Crystal Bay, NV6.4 mi NE
- Tahoma9.2 mi S
- Incline Village, NV10.3 mi NE
- Glenbrook, NV11.6 mi SE
- Truckee12.0 mi NW
- Logan Creek, NV13.1 mi SE
- Lakeridge, NV13.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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