Soda Springs

Census-designated place in Nevada County, California

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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.

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
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Soda Springs, CA population

Soda Springs had 94 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census94
Density279 per sq mi (108 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Soda Springs at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyNevada County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population94 (2020)
Land area0.34 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Elevation6,768 ft (2,063 m)
Coordinates39.3248° N, 120.3787° W
ZIP code95728
Census code (GEOID)0672492

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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