Verdi
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California

Verdi is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sierra County, California, with 179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,349 ft (2,240 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Verdi, 2.2 miles E.
- 179residents (2020 Census)
- 7,349 ftelevation · 2,240 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 43 / sq mipopulation density
- 89439ZIP code
About Verdi
Verdi is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sierra County, California, United States. Verdi sits at an elevation of 5,315 feet (1,620 m). The 2020 United States census reported Verdi's population was 179. It is just across the state line from Verdi, Nevada and below the Verdi Range.
The town of Verdi was named after Giuseppe Verdi by Charles Crocker, founder of the Central Pacific Railroad, when he pulled a slip of paper from a hat and read the name of the Italian opera composer in 1868.
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Verdi had 179 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 179 |
|---|---|
| Density | 43 per sq mi (17 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Verdi at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sierra County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 179 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.17 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,349 ft (2,240 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5270° N, 120.0234° W |
| ZIP code | 89439 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0682334 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Verdi
- Verdi, NV2.2 mi E
- Mogul, NV5.4 mi E
- Floriston9.3 mi S
- Reno, NV9.4 mi E
- Cold Springs, NV11.7 mi N
- Golden Valley, NV12.4 mi NE
- Sierra Brooks13.0 mi NW
- Sun Valley, NV14.3 mi NE
- Lemmon Valley, NV15.0 mi NE
- Truckee15.2 mi SW
- Loyalton15.7 mi NW
- Sparks, NV16.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Verdi
What county is Verdi in?
Verdi is in Sierra County, California.
What is the population of Verdi, CA?
179 people lived in Verdi at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Verdi, CA?
The ZIP code of Verdi is 89439.
What is the elevation of Verdi?
7,349 feet (2,240 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Verdi?
Verdi (2.2 mi), Mogul (5.4 mi), Floriston (9.3 mi), Reno (9.4 mi), Cold Springs (11.7 mi).
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