Lake Wildwood
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
Lake Wildwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nevada County, California, with 5,158 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,529 ft (466 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Penn Valley, 2.6 miles S.
- 5,158residents (2020 Census)
- 1,529 ftelevation · 466 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 1,687 / sq mipopulation density
- 95946ZIP code
About Lake Wildwood
Lake Wildwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nevada County, California, United States. The population was 5,158 at the 2020 census, up from 4,991 at the 2010 census.
Lake Wildwood is mainly a gated community and news about the CDP is published in a twice a month newspaper, The Wildwood Independent. Local businesses and residences are listed in the annual "Penn Valley Area Directory" published by "Pine Tree Press".
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- Median household income
- $85,771
- Median home value
- $551,800
- Median rent
- $2,507/mo
- Median age
- 57.3
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Lake Wildwood had 5,158 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,158 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,687 per sq mi (651 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Wildwood at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,158 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.06 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2332° N, 121.1977° W |
| ZIP code | 95946 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0639885 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Wildwood
- Penn Valley2.6 mi S
- Rough and Ready3.2 mi E
- Smartsville5.4 mi W
- Grass Valley7.8 mi E
- Dobbins8.6 mi N
- Nevada City9.0 mi E
- North San Juan10.8 mi NE
- Alta Sierra10.9 mi SE
- Beale AFB12.4 mi SW
- Loma Rica12.6 mi NW
- Bangor15.1 mi NW
- Lake of the Pines15.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Wildwood
What county is Lake Wildwood in?
Lake Wildwood is in Nevada County, California.
What is the population of Lake Wildwood, CA?
5,158 people lived in Lake Wildwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Wildwood, CA?
The ZIP code of Lake Wildwood is 95946.
What is the elevation of Lake Wildwood?
1,529 feet (466 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Wildwood?
Penn Valley (2.6 mi), Rough and Ready (3.2 mi), Smartsville (5.4 mi), Grass Valley (7.8 mi), Dobbins (8.6 mi).
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