Georgetown
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California

Georgetown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in El Dorado County, California, with 2,255 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,654 ft (809 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Foresthill, 6.5 miles N.
- 2,255residents (2020 Census)
- 2,654 ftelevation · 809 m
- 15.1 sq miland area · 39.2 km²
- 149 / sq mipopulation density
- 95635ZIP code
About Georgetown
Georgetown (formerly Growlersburg) is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is the northeasternmost town in the California Mother Lode. The population was 2,255 in the 2020 census, 2,367 in 2010, and 962 in 2000. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #484.
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- Median household income
- $91,765
- Median home value
- $374,600
- Median rent
- $926/mo
- Median age
- 63.8
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Georgetown had 2,255 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,255 |
|---|---|
| Density | 149 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Georgetown at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | El Dorado County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,255 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.13 sq mi (39.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,654 ft (809 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9114° N, 120.8346° W |
| ZIP code | 95635 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0629350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Georgetown
- Foresthill6.5 mi N
- Auburn Lake Trails8.0 mi W
- Coloma8.2 mi SW
- Cold Springs11.6 mi S
- Placerville12.6 mi S
- Meadow Vista12.9 mi NW
- Auburn13.1 mi W
- North Auburn13.3 mi W
- Colfax14.1 mi NW
- Camino14.3 mi SE
- Lake of the Pines15.0 mi NW
- Diamond Springs15.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Georgetown
What county is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is in El Dorado County, California.
What is the population of Georgetown, CA?
2,255 people lived in Georgetown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, CA?
The ZIP code of Georgetown is 95635.
What is the elevation of Georgetown?
2,654 feet (809 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Georgetown?
Foresthill (6.5 mi), Auburn Lake Trails (8.0 mi), Coloma (8.2 mi), Cold Springs (11.6 mi), Placerville (12.6 mi).
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