Kirkwood
Census-designated place in Alpine County, California

Kirkwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alpine County, California, with 190 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,690 ft (2,344 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Meyers, 10.2 miles N.
- 190residents (2020 Census)
- 7,690 ftelevation · 2,344 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 44 / sq mipopulation density
- 95646ZIP code
About Kirkwood
Kirkwood (formerly Kirk, Kirkwood's, and Roundtop) is an unincorporated community in Alpine and Amador counties, California, United States. Kirkwood's main attraction is the Kirkwood Mountain Resort. The town is accessible by State Route 88. Kirkwood is within the Eldorado National Forest. The population was 190 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Kirkwood as a census-designated place (CDP).
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Kirkwood had 190 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 190 |
|---|---|
| Density | 44 per sq mi (17 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kirkwood at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Alpine County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 190 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.36 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.97 sq mi (2.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,690 ft (2,344 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6893° N, 120.0550° W |
| ZIP code | 95646 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0638646 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kirkwood
- Meyers10.2 mi N
- Markleeville12.5 mi E
- Alpine Village14.7 mi NE
- Bear Valley15.0 mi S
- Mesa Vista15.9 mi NE
- South Lake Tahoe17.0 mi N
- Stateline, NV20.2 mi N
- Gardnerville Ranchos, NV21.8 mi NE
- Round Hill Village, NV22.5 mi N
- Kingsbury, NV22.8 mi NE
- Zephyr Cove, NV23.5 mi N
- Gardnerville, NV24.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Kirkwood
What county is Kirkwood in?
Kirkwood is in Alpine County, California.
What is the population of Kirkwood, CA?
190 people lived in Kirkwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kirkwood, CA?
The ZIP code of Kirkwood is 95646.
What is the elevation of Kirkwood?
7,690 feet (2,344 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kirkwood?
Meyers (10.2 mi), Markleeville (12.5 mi), Alpine Village (14.7 mi), Bear Valley (15.0 mi), Mesa Vista (15.9 mi).
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