Volta
Census-designated place in Merced County, California
Volta is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Merced County, California, with 366 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Los Banos, 4.4 miles E.
- 366residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 84 / sq mipopulation density
- 93635ZIP code
About Volta
Volta is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. It is located 5 miles (8 km) west-northwest of Los Banos at an elevation of 105 feet (32 m). The population was 366 at the 2020 census, up from 246 at the 2010 census.
From 1858 to 1861, Lone Willow Station a swing station for the Butterfield Overland Mail, was located east of here on the west bank of Mud Slough, 18 miles east of the St. Louis Ranch Station and 13 miles northwest of Temple's Ranch station.
A post office operated at Volta from 1890 to 1972. The name was from the Volta Improvement Company.
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Volta had 366 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 366 |
|---|---|
| Density | 84 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Volta at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 366 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.37 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0824° N, 120.9145° W |
| ZIP code | 93635 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0683108 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Volta
- Los Banos4.4 mi E
- Santa Nella5.7 mi W
- Gustine12.6 mi N
- Dos Palos Y15.4 mi E
- South Dos Palos16.7 mi SE
- Dos Palos16.9 mi SE
- Stevinson17.1 mi N
- Newman17.2 mi N
- Hilmar-Irwin22.5 mi N
- El Nido23.2 mi E
- Crows Landing23.3 mi NW
- Livingston23.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Volta
What county is Volta in?
Volta is in Merced County, California.
What is the population of Volta, CA?
366 people lived in Volta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Volta, CA?
The ZIP code of Volta is 93635.
What is the elevation of Volta?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Volta?
Los Banos (4.4 mi), Santa Nella (5.7 mi), Gustine (12.6 mi), Dos Palos Y (15.4 mi), South Dos Palos (16.7 mi).
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