Meyers

Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California

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Meyers is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in El Dorado County, California, with 2,163 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,352 ft (1,936 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Lake Tahoe, 6.8 miles N.

About Meyers

Meyers (also Yanks, Yank's Station, and Tahoe Paradise) is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States, along U.S. Route 50 in the northern Sierra Nevada. It is 6 miles (10 km) south of South Lake Tahoe in the Lake Tahoe area and lies at an elevation of 6,378 feet (1,944 metres). As of the 2020 census, Meyers had a population of 2,163. Established in 1851, Meyers started out as a stagecoach stop, trading post and Pony Express station. The town is now registered as California Historical Landmark #708. It serves as a popular stop on the way into and out of the Tahoe Basin for travelers on U.S. Route 50 and California Route 89.

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Living in Meyers

Median household income
$96,354
Median home value
$646,700
Median rent
$2,856/mo
Median age
45
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Meyers, CA population

Meyers had 2,163 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,163
Density865 per sq mi (334 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Meyers at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyEl Dorado County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,163 (2020)
Land area2.50 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation6,352 ft (1,936 m)
Coordinates38.8348° N, 120.0186° W
ZIP code96150
Census code (GEOID)0647206

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Meyers

What county is Meyers in?

Meyers is in El Dorado County, California.

What is the population of Meyers, CA?

2,163 people lived in Meyers at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Meyers, CA?

The ZIP code of Meyers is 96150.

What is the elevation of Meyers?

6,352 feet (1,936 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Meyers?

South Lake Tahoe (6.8 mi), Stateline (10.1 mi), Kirkwood (10.2 mi), Mesa Vista (11.7 mi), Alpine Village (12.0 mi).

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