| City: | Alta, California |
| County: | Placer County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:00:20 AM |
| Population: | 986 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2476, -120.7476 |
| Land Area: | 31.752 sq mi |
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Alta sits at about 4,200 feet in the Sierra Nevada along the historic transcontinental railroad route. This small community of 986 people in Placer County is classified as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents have no alternative mail delivery option. The post office maintains 481 PO Boxes for 392 households, a 1.23 adoption rate that shows it serves people beyond the immediate area.
Nearly half of Alta's workforce works from home. 43.6% of workers don't commute at all. That's unusual for most places, but makes sense in a mountain community where winter weather can close roads and remote work is increasingly common. The median age of 51.4 years and median household income of $96,750 point to established professionals who've chosen this lifestyle.
Street names tell the story of Alta's past. Central Pacific Lane recalls the railroad that built the first transcontinental line through here in the 1860s. Alta Powerhouse Road references the hydroelectric infrastructure that powered the region. Getaway Lane and Trail End Court suggest the retreat character that defines the community today.
With 506 total housing units but only 392 occupied, about 18% sit vacant for seasonal or recreational use. Home values average $512,000, and 81% of residents own rather than rent. It's a place where people come to get away from the valley below, whether for a weekend cabin or a permanent move to the pines.
Street names reflect the transcontinental railroad history, hydroelectric development, and current character as a mountain retreat.
ZIP Code 95701 has 986 residents and 392 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 51.4 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.5%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 986Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 984Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 31.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $98,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 392Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $503,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 755 | 760 | 759 | 718 | 792 | 782 | 769 | 806 | 915 | 1,064 | 1,049 | 1,045 | 1,077 | 984 |
| Decennial Census | 983 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 986 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.4
Male Median Age: 52.7
Female Median Age: 50.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 34 | 29 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 29 | 39 | 18 | 14 | 43 | 47 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 26 | 7 | 8 |
| Female | 28 | 29 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 22 | 34 | 24 | 30 | 19 | 33 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 29 | 11 | 8 | 12 |
| Total | 62 | 58 | 28 | 38 | 33 | 44 | 63 | 63 | 48 | 33 | 76 | 96 | 89 | 114 | 69 | 37 | 15 | 20 |
| White: | 863 | 88.97% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.62% |
| Hispanic:* | 57 | 5.88% |
| Asian: | 9 | 0.93% |
| American Indian: | 23 | 2.37% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.21% |
| Other: | 10 | 1.03% |
| Total: | 970 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 514 | 52.13% | 52.7 years |
| Females: | 472 | 47.87% | 50.3 years |
| Total: | 986 | 100% | 51.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 897 | 91.16% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 65 | 6.61% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 22 | 8.84% |
| Total Population: | 984 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 897 | 91.16% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 87 | 8.84% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $98,125, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $33,958 (52.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,167. Family households earn a median of $115,250 versus $55,694 for nonfamily households (a difference of $59,556). By gender, male median income is $64,570 and female is $71,607, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,037 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (62.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,167 | $57,946 | $55,682 | $52,841 | $41,607 | $42,411 | $63,438 | $71,058 | $83,958 | $85,294 | $87,625 | $91,875 | $96,750 | $98,125 |
| Median Family Income | $83,333 | $75,833 | $67,083 | $60,000 | $55,089 | $57,396 | $69,808 | $76,563 | $87,059 | $100,650 | $95,208 | $104,375 | $112,614 | $115,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,500 | $28,750 | $27,083 | $28,750 | $36,071 | $26,111 | $0 | $37,500 | $0 | $35,852 | $37,045 | $39,940 | $55,536 | $55,694 |
| Median Male Income | $51,406 | $54,688 | $52,273 | $44,896 | $0 | $56,094 | $56,111 | $60,625 | $61,250 | $58,036 | $56,815 | $65,227 | $69,219 | $64,570 |
| Median Female Income | $44,375 | $45,625 | $46,563 | $51,094 | $0 | $70,625 | $60,417 | $54,583 | $63,558 | $61,477 | $34,688 | $47,875 | $68,214 | $71,607 |
| Employed: | 442 | 50.11% |
| Unemployed: | 51 | 5.78% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 389 | 44.10% |
| Total: | 882 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 275 | 62.22% |
| Service: | 34 | 7.69% |
| Sales and Office: | 76 | 17.19% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 43 | 9.73% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 14 | 3.17% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 442 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $503,600, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $146,900 (41.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $81,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,067 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,375. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.86% (57.06% with a mortgage, 42.94% free-and-clear) and renters 8.14% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.89%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $356,700 | $320,600 | $308,600 | $302,100 | $311,200 | $326,200 | $367,000 | $379,000 | $422,200 | $448,300 | $460,400 | $506,900 | $512,000 | $503,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 37.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 9.38% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 6 | 18.75% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 11 | 34.38% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,067 | $1,149 | $1,212 | $1,568 | $1,643 | $1,313 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,375 | $1,423 | $1,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 206 | 52.42% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 155 | 39.44% |
| Renter Occupied: | 32 | 8.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 393 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 393 | 68.11% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 184 | 31.89% |
| Total Housing Units: | 577 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 551 | 95.49% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 16 | 2.77% |
| Other Units: | 10 | 1.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 577 | 100% |
In 2024, 34.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 52.10%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 5.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.79%). College enrollment is 28.57%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 7 | 0.88% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 1.90% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 161 | 20.35% |
| Some college, no degree: | 281 | 35.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 51 | 6.45% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 150 | 18.96% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 126 | 15.93% |
| Total: | 791 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 769 | 97.22% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 276 | 34.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 624 | 52.66% |
| Public Insurance: | 513 | 43.29% |
| No Insurance: | 48 | 4.05% |
| Total: | 1,185 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,137 | 95.95% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.5% | 6.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% | 14.0% | 14.2% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 13.1% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 2.68% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 10.71% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 58 | 51.79% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 6.25% |
| College or graduate school: | 32 | 28.57% |
| Total: | 112 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 13.39% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 77 | 68.75% |
ZIP Code 95701 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 58 people with an annual payroll of $10,555,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 507Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,151,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,555,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 58Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95701 is located in Placer County, California, within the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40900) and California's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,149,127 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 95701. It covers 31.752 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.054 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,149,127Source: Census |
| MSA: | Sacramento-Yolo, CA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 31.752 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.054 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6183.59 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Sacramento, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0601276Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alta CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 95701 is in the Alta-Dutch Flat Union Elementary School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.