Pioneer
Census-designated place in Amador County, California
Pioneer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Amador County, California, with 1,066 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,986 ft (910 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Red Corral, 1.9 miles SW.
- 1,066residents (2020 Census)
- 2,986 ftelevation · 910 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 271 / sq mipopulation density
- 95689ZIP code
About Pioneer
Pioneer is a census-designated place in Amador County, California, United States. It is located 5 miles (8 km) east-northeast of Pine Grove, at an elevation of 2,986 ft (910 m) along State Route 88. The community is served by ZIP code 95666 and area code 209. The population was 1,066 at the 2020 census.
Pioneer Station, built circa 1925, is located in Pioneer; however, it was never a Pony Express stop, a popular fallacy. It was a general store selling gas, water, and offering camping sites.
A post office opened in Pioneer in 1947.
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- Median household income
- $75,714
- Median home value
- $462,200
- Median rent
- $1,205/mo
- Median age
- 62.2
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Pioneer had 1,066 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,066 |
|---|---|
| Density | 271 per sq mi (105 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pioneer at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Amador County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,066 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.94 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,986 ft (910 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4338° N, 120.5861° W |
| ZIP code | 95689 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0657330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pioneer
- Red Corral1.9 mi SW
- Volcano2.3 mi NW
- West Point3.0 mi SE
- Buckhorn3.2 mi NE
- Lockwood3.8 mi N
- Pine Grove4.4 mi SW
- Amador Pines4.8 mi NE
- Glencoe5.6 mi S
- Wilseyville6.7 mi SE
- Rail Road Flat7.1 mi S
- Fiddletown10.7 mi NW
- Mokelumne Hill10.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Pioneer
What county is Pioneer in?
Pioneer is in Amador County, California.
What is the population of Pioneer, CA?
1,066 people lived in Pioneer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pioneer, CA?
The ZIP code of Pioneer is 95689.
What is the elevation of Pioneer?
2,986 feet (910 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pioneer?
Red Corral (1.9 mi), Volcano (2.3 mi), West Point (3.0 mi), Buckhorn (3.2 mi), Lockwood (3.8 mi).
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