Pike
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California
Pike is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sierra County, California, with 159 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,445 ft (1,050 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Camptonville, 3.1 miles NW.
- 159residents (2020 Census)
- 3,445 ftelevation · 1,050 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.2 km²
- 37 / sq mipopulation density
- 95960ZIP code
About Pike
Pike, formerly Pike City is a census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States. Pike is 8.5 miles (13.7 km) west-southwest of Alleghany. The community was named after Pike County, Missouri. The post office in Pike opened as Pike City Post Office in 1877, became Pike Post Office in 1895, and closed in 1954. The population was 159 at the 2020 census.
Pike is the home of playwright and director Zach Helm.
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Pike had 159 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 159 |
|---|---|
| Density | 37 per sq mi (14 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pike at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sierra County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 159 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.32 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,445 ft (1,050 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4278° N, 120.9997° W |
| ZIP code | 95960 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0657036 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pike
- Camptonville3.1 mi NW
- North San Juan6.9 mi SW
- Alleghany8.9 mi E
- Goodyears Bar10.3 mi NE
- Clipper Mills11.5 mi NW
- Nevada City11.8 mi S
- Washington12.1 mi E
- Dobbins12.3 mi SW
- Graniteville14.1 mi E
- Downieville14.3 mi NE
- Challenge-Brownsville14.3 mi W
- Grass Valley14.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pike
What county is Pike in?
Pike is in Sierra County, California.
What is the population of Pike, CA?
159 people lived in Pike at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pike, CA?
The ZIP code of Pike is 95960.
What is the elevation of Pike?
3,445 feet (1,050 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pike?
Camptonville (3.1 mi), North San Juan (6.9 mi), Alleghany (8.9 mi), Goodyears Bar (10.3 mi), Clipper Mills (11.5 mi).
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