Soda Springs
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California

Soda Springs is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nevada County, California, with 94 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,768 ft (2,063 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kingvale, 3.2 miles W.
- 94residents (2020 Census)
- 6,768 ftelevation · 2,063 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 279 / sq mipopulation density
- 95728ZIP code
About Soda Springs
Soda Springs (formerly, Summit Valley, Soda Springs Station, Hopkins, Hopkins Springs, and Tinkers Station) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Nevada County, California, United States. Soda Springs is located 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Donner Pass. The population was 94 at the 2020 census.
The Soda Springs Mountain Resort is located just off Highway 80 near Donner Summit.
Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort, one of the largest in North America, is located about one mile southwest of Soda Springs.
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- $840,000
- Median age
- 44.2
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Soda Springs had 94 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 94 |
|---|---|
| Density | 279 per sq mi (108 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Soda Springs at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 94 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,768 ft (2,063 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3248° N, 120.3787° W |
| ZIP code | 95728 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0672492 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Soda Springs
- Kingvale3.2 mi W
- Truckee10.0 mi E
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City16.5 mi SE
- Cedar Flat17.1 mi SE
- Dollar Point17.2 mi SE
- Carnelian Bay17.2 mi E
- Sierraville17.8 mi N
- Tahoe Vista18.0 mi E
- Kings Beach19.9 mi E
- Floriston20.0 mi E
- Graniteville20.8 mi NW
- Crystal Bay, NV21.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Soda Springs
What county is Soda Springs in?
Soda Springs is in Nevada County, California.
What is the population of Soda Springs, CA?
94 people lived in Soda Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Soda Springs, CA?
The ZIP code of Soda Springs is 95728.
What is the elevation of Soda Springs?
6,768 feet (2,063 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Soda Springs?
Kingvale (3.2 mi), Truckee (10.0 mi), Sunnyside-Tahoe City (16.5 mi), Cedar Flat (17.1 mi), Dollar Point (17.2 mi).
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