Placerville
City in El Dorado County, California

Placerville is a city in El Dorado County, California, with 10,747 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,867 ft (569 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Diamond Springs, 3.5 miles SW.
- 10,747residents (2020 Census)
- 1,867 ftelevation · 569 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 1,840 / sq mipopulation density
- 95667ZIP code
About Placerville
Placerville ( PLASS-ər-vil; placer, Spanish for "sand deposit", representing the placer mining that was predominant in the town's development, and ville, French for "town") is a city in and the county seat of El Dorado County, California, United States. The population was 10,747 as of the 2020 census, up from 10,389 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
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- Median household income
- $67,274
- Median home value
- $473,100
- Median rent
- $1,234/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Placerville had 10,747 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,747 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,840 per sq mi (710 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Placerville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | El Dorado County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,747 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.84 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7311° N, 120.7977° W |
| ZIP code | 95667 |
| Official website | cityofplacerville.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0657540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Placerville
- Diamond Springs3.5 mi SW
- Cold Springs4.2 mi W
- Camino6.3 mi E
- Coloma7.2 mi NW
- Shingle Springs8.7 mi SW
- Cameron Park11.0 mi W
- Pollock Pines11.3 mi E
- Georgetown12.6 mi N
- River Pines13.2 mi S
- El Dorado Hills14.0 mi W
- Auburn Lake Trails14.5 mi NW
- Grizzly Flats15.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Placerville
What county is Placerville in?
Placerville is in El Dorado County, California.
What is the population of Placerville, CA?
10,747 people lived in Placerville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Placerville, CA?
The ZIP code of Placerville is 95667.
What is the elevation of Placerville?
1,867 feet (569 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Placerville?
Diamond Springs (3.5 mi), Cold Springs (4.2 mi), Camino (6.3 mi), Coloma (7.2 mi), Shingle Springs (8.7 mi).
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