Kings Beach
Census-designated place in Placer County, California
Kings Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Placer County, California, with 3,563 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,250 ft (1,905 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crystal Bay, 1.5 miles SE.
- 3,563residents (2020 Census)
- 6,250 ftelevation · 1,905 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 1,246 / sq mipopulation density
- 96143main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Kings Beach
Kings Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California, United States, on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. The population was 3,563 at the 2020 census.
The town's post office was erected in 1937. The area is named after its first postmaster, Joe King.
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- Median household income
- $68,153
- Median home value
- $772,100
- Median rent
- $1,271/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Kings Beach had 3,563 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,563 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,246 per sq mi (481 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kings Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Placer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,563 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.86 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,250 ft (1,905 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2475° N, 120.0199° W |
| ZIP codes | 96143, 89402 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0638548 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kings Beach
- Crystal Bay, NV1.5 mi SE
- Tahoe Vista2.1 mi W
- Carnelian Bay3.2 mi W
- Incline Village, NV4.2 mi E
- Cedar Flat4.9 mi SW
- Dollar Point6.2 mi SW
- Floriston10.0 mi N
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City10.6 mi SW
- Glenbrook, NV11.3 mi SE
- Truckee11.7 mi NW
- Washoe Valley, NV13.4 mi E
- Logan Creek, NV13.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kings Beach
What county is Kings Beach in?
Kings Beach is in Placer County, California.
What is the population of Kings Beach, CA?
3,563 people lived in Kings Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kings Beach, CA?
The main ZIP code is 96143. Other ZIP codes: 89402.
What is the elevation of Kings Beach?
6,250 feet (1,905 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kings Beach?
Crystal Bay (1.5 mi), Tahoe Vista (2.1 mi), Carnelian Bay (3.2 mi), Incline Village (4.2 mi), Cedar Flat (4.9 mi).
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