Truckee
Town in Nevada County, California
Truckee is a town in Nevada County, California, with 16,729 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,817 ft (1,773 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Floriston, 10.0 miles E.
- 16,729residents (2020 Census)
- 5,817 ftelevation · 1,773 m
- 32.3 sq miland area · 83.7 km²
- 517 / sq mipopulation density
- 96161ZIP code
About Truckee
Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 16,729, an increase from the 16,180 recorded in the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $130,462
- Median home value
- $947,900
- Median rent
- $1,961/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Truckee had 16,729 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,729 |
|---|---|
| Density | 517 per sq mi (200 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Truckee at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 16,729 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.33 sq mi (83.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,817 ft (1,773 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3505° N, 120.1939° W |
| ZIP code | 96161 |
| Official website | townoftruckee.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0680588 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Truckee
- Floriston10.0 mi E
- Soda Springs10.0 mi W
- Carnelian Bay10.1 mi SE
- Tahoe Vista10.2 mi SE
- Cedar Flat11.1 mi SE
- Kings Beach11.7 mi SE
- Dollar Point12.0 mi SE
- Crystal Bay, NV13.2 mi SE
- Kingvale13.2 mi W
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City14.0 mi S
- Incline Village, NV14.4 mi SE
- Verdi15.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Truckee
What county is Truckee in?
Truckee is in Nevada County, California.
What is the population of Truckee, CA?
16,729 people lived in Truckee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Truckee, CA?
The ZIP code of Truckee is 96161.
What is the elevation of Truckee?
5,817 feet (1,773 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Truckee?
Floriston (10.0 mi), Soda Springs (10.0 mi), Carnelian Bay (10.1 mi), Tahoe Vista (10.2 mi), Cedar Flat (11.1 mi).
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