South Lake Tahoe
City in El Dorado County, California
South Lake Tahoe is a city in El Dorado County, California, with 21,330 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,237 ft (1,901 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stateline, 3.4 miles NE.
- 21,330residents (2020 Census)
- 6,237 ftelevation · 1,901 m
- 10.1 sq miland area · 26.2 km²
- 2,106 / sq mipopulation density
- 89449ZIP code
About South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe is the most populous city in El Dorado County, California, United States, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The city's population was 21,330 at the 2020 census, down from 21,403 at the 2010 census. The city, along the southern edge of Lake Tahoe, extends about 5 miles (8 km) west-southwest along U.S. Route 50, also known as Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The east end of the city, on the California–Nevada state line right next to the town of Stateline, Nevada, is mainly geared towards tourism, restaurants, hotels, and Heavenly Mountain Resort with the Nevada casinos just across the state line in Stateline. The western end of town is mainly residential, and clusters around "The Y", the intersection of US 50, State Route 89, and the continuation of Lake Tahoe Boulevard after it loses its federal highway designation.
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Living in South Lake Tahoe
- Median household income
- $82,002
- Median home value
- $682,400
- Median rent
- $1,606/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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South Lake Tahoe had 21,330 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,330 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,106 per sq mi (813 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Lake Tahoe at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | El Dorado County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,330 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.13 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,237 ft (1,901 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9282° N, 119.9810° W |
| ZIP code | 89449 |
| Official website | cityofslt.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0673108 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Lake Tahoe
- Stateline, NV3.4 mi NE
- Round Hill Village, NV5.8 mi NE
- Zephyr Cove, NV6.6 mi NE
- Meyers6.8 mi S
- Kingsbury, NV6.8 mi NE
- Skyland, NV7.6 mi NE
- Lakeridge, NV7.9 mi N
- Logan Creek, NV9.9 mi N
- Genoa, NV10.5 mi NE
- Minden, NV11.8 mi E
- Glenbrook, NV12.2 mi N
- Tahoma12.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Lake Tahoe
What county is South Lake Tahoe in?
South Lake Tahoe is in El Dorado County, California.
What is the population of South Lake Tahoe, CA?
21,330 people lived in South Lake Tahoe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Lake Tahoe, CA?
The ZIP code of South Lake Tahoe is 89449.
What is the elevation of South Lake Tahoe?
6,237 feet (1,901 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Lake Tahoe?
Stateline (3.4 mi), Round Hill Village (5.8 mi), Zephyr Cove (6.6 mi), Meyers (6.8 mi), Kingsbury (6.8 mi).
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