Ponderosa
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California

Ponderosa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tulare County, California, with 51 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,231 ft (2,204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cedar Slope, 3.8 miles NW.
- 51residents (2020 Census)
- 7,231 ftelevation · 2,204 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 63 / sq mipopulation density
- 93208ZIP code
About Ponderosa
Ponderosa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tulare County, California, United States. Ponderosa sits at an elevation of 7,231 feet (2,204 m). The 2020 United States census reported Ponderosa's population as 51. Ponderosa can be reached from Porterville by 43 curvy miles on a combination of California State Route 190 and the county-maintained Western Divide Highway with an elevation gain of 6,772 feet.
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Ponderosa had 51 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 51 |
|---|---|
| Density | 63 per sq mi (24 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ponderosa at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tulare County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 51 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,231 ft (2,204 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1047° N, 118.5319° W |
| ZIP code | 93208 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0658134 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ponderosa
- Cedar Slope3.8 mi NW
- Camp Nelson5.1 mi NW
- Pierpoint6.0 mi NW
- Sequoia Crest7.7 mi NW
- Springville16.3 mi W
- California Hot Springs16.5 mi SW
- Pine Flat17.0 mi S
- Sugarloaf Saw Mill19.3 mi S
- Sugarloaf Village20.1 mi S
- McClenney Tract20.6 mi S
- Poso Park21.1 mi S
- Panorama Heights21.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ponderosa
What county is Ponderosa in?
Ponderosa is in Tulare County, California.
What is the population of Ponderosa, CA?
51 people lived in Ponderosa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ponderosa, CA?
The ZIP code of Ponderosa is 93208.
What is the elevation of Ponderosa?
7,231 feet (2,204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ponderosa?
Cedar Slope (3.8 mi), Camp Nelson (5.1 mi), Pierpoint (6.0 mi), Sequoia Crest (7.7 mi), Springville (16.3 mi).
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