Sierraville
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California
Sierraville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sierra County, California, with 239 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,957 ft (1,511 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sattley, 5.2 miles NW.
- 239residents (2020 Census)
- 4,957 ftelevation · 1,511 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.0 km²
- 48 / sq mipopulation density
- 96126ZIP code
About Sierraville
Sierraville (Sierra, Spanish for "mountain range" and Ville, French for "town") is a census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States. It is at the southern end of the huge Sierra Valley which is used primarily as pasture and is also at the junction of California State Route 49 and California State Route 89 southwest of Loyalton. Sierraville has a post office with ZIP code 96126. The post office opened under the name Sierra Valley in 1862 and became known as the Sierraville post office in 1899. The population was 239 as of the 2020 census.
It is the site of the only traffic signal (a flashing red light) in Sierra County. In the winter of 2007, it was removed after an automobile accident and was replaced in the fall of 2008.
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Sierraville had 239 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 239 |
|---|---|
| Density | 48 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sierraville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sierra County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 239 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.02 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,957 ft (1,511 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5822° N, 120.3621° W |
| ZIP code | 96126 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0671848 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sierraville
- Sattley5.2 mi NW
- Calpine7.0 mi NW
- Sierra Brooks8.8 mi NE
- Loyalton9.0 mi NE
- Whitehawk14.0 mi NW
- Sierra City14.2 mi W
- Gold Mountain14.9 mi NW
- Iron Horse15.1 mi NW
- Valley Ranch15.4 mi NW
- Clio16.1 mi NW
- Mabie16.6 mi NW
- C-Road16.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Sierraville
What county is Sierraville in?
Sierraville is in Sierra County, California.
What is the population of Sierraville, CA?
239 people lived in Sierraville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sierraville, CA?
The ZIP code of Sierraville is 96126.
What is the elevation of Sierraville?
4,957 feet (1,511 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sierraville?
Sattley (5.2 mi), Calpine (7.0 mi), Sierra Brooks (8.8 mi), Loyalton (9.0 mi), Whitehawk (14.0 mi).
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