Sierra City
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California
Sierra City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sierra County, California, with 235 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,407 ft (1,648 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Downieville, 10.1 miles W.
- 235residents (2020 Census)
- 5,407 ftelevation · 1,648 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 109 / sq mipopulation density
- 96125ZIP code
About Sierra City
Sierra City (Sierra, Spanish for "mountain range") is a census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States. The elevation of Sierra City is 4,147 feet (1,264 m), and the town is situated in the canyon of the North Yuba River on California State Route 49, twelve miles northeast of the county seat of Sierra County, Downieville. The population was 235 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $95,696
- Median home value
- $381,700
- Median age
- 72.3
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Sierra City had 235 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 235 |
|---|---|
| Density | 109 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sierra City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sierra County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 235 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.15 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,407 ft (1,648 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5727° N, 120.6276° W |
| ZIP code | 96125 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0671778 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sierra City
- Downieville10.1 mi W
- Graniteville10.6 mi SW
- Sattley10.9 mi E
- Whitehawk11.0 mi N
- Calpine11.8 mi NE
- Valley Ranch12.1 mi N
- Graeagle12.5 mi N
- Clio13.0 mi N
- C-Road13.4 mi N
- Alleghany13.5 mi SW
- Blairsden14.0 mi N
- Johnsville14.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra City
What county is Sierra City in?
Sierra City is in Sierra County, California.
What is the population of Sierra City, CA?
235 people lived in Sierra City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sierra City, CA?
The ZIP code of Sierra City is 96125.
What is the elevation of Sierra City?
5,407 feet (1,648 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sierra City?
Downieville (10.1 mi), Graniteville (10.6 mi), Sattley (10.9 mi), Whitehawk (11.0 mi), Calpine (11.8 mi).
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