Loyalton
City in Sierra County, California
Loyalton is a city in Sierra County, California, with 740 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,951 ft (1,509 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sierra Brooks, 2.8 miles SE.
- 740residents (2020 Census)
- 4,951 ftelevation · 1,509 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 2,081 / sq mipopulation density
- 96118ZIP code
About Loyalton
Loyalton is the only incorporated city in Sierra County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 740, reflecting a decline of 29 from the 769 counted in 2010. The ZIP code for the community is 96118. The town is near the north extent of State Route 49, which ends at State Route 70 in Vinton. According to Rand-McNally, it is a fifty-mile drive on State Route 49 to the county seat, Downieville. Many of the population are ranchers, loggers, former loggers, or suburbanites who have relocated from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and growing Reno–Tahoe area.
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- Median household income
- $65,556
- Median home value
- $191,800
- Median age
- 45
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Loyalton had 740 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 740 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,081 per sq mi (803 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Loyalton at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sierra County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 740 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,951 ft (1,509 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6769° N, 120.2448° W |
| ZIP code | 96118 |
| Official website | cityofloyalton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0644364 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Loyalton
- Sierra Brooks2.8 mi SE
- Sierraville9.0 mi SW
- Calpine10.4 mi W
- Chilcoot-Vinton10.6 mi NE
- Sattley10.7 mi W
- Cold Springs, NV14.3 mi E
- Iron Horse14.5 mi NW
- Beckwourth14.6 mi NW
- Verdi15.7 mi SE
- Gold Mountain15.7 mi W
- Portola15.7 mi NW
- Delleker16.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Loyalton
What county is Loyalton in?
Loyalton is in Sierra County, California.
What is the population of Loyalton, CA?
740 people lived in Loyalton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Loyalton, CA?
The ZIP code of Loyalton is 96118.
What is the elevation of Loyalton?
4,951 feet (1,509 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Loyalton?
Sierra Brooks (2.8 mi), Sierraville (9.0 mi), Calpine (10.4 mi), Chilcoot-Vinton (10.6 mi), Sattley (10.7 mi).
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