| City: | Emigrant Gap, California |
| City Alias: | Alta |
| Names to Avoid: | Blue Canyon |
| County: | Placer County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:00:25 AM |
| Population: | 98 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2470, -120.6454 |
| Land Area: | 33.817 sq mi |
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Emigrant Gap sits at a high Sierra Nevada pass along Interstate 80, a historic crossing point where 19th-century emigrants traversed Donner Pass. Today this mountain community of 98 year-round residents serves a much larger seasonal population. Of the 109 housing units, 68 sit vacant most of the year. That's 62% seasonal occupancy.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this 76.58 square mile territory. The Emigrant Gap post office maintains 60 PO Boxes for 34 year-round households, a rate of 1.76 boxes per household. The higher rate shows regional service: seasonal homeowners, nearby communities, and workers along the I-80 corridor all use this post office.
Two alternative place names exist for mailing. Alta is a valid mailing name (the site of a historic post office), while Blue Canyon is recognized but not acceptable for mail. Both names reflect historic Sierra railroad and mining communities now absorbed into this ZIP's service area.
Mail delivery combines both city carrier routes (C001) and rural routes (R001), an unusual Urban+Rural pattern for such a small population. This reflects the mix of clustered development near the highway and scattered mountain properties. Street delivery reaches Fulda Road, Nyack Road, Laing Road, and Skyline Drive, though PO Boxes remain the primary option.
The 98 residents lean older, with a median age of 50 years. Nearly everyone works from home or commutes: 64% of workers (18 of 29) work remotely, and another 20 work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. That transportation concentration makes sense for an I-80 corridor community. Federal government workers account for 18 of the 29 employed residents.
Median household income reaches $158,819, well above California averages, though median home values of $373,800 are moderate for the state. The small rental market consists of just 1 renter-occupied unit among 34 year-round homes. Educational attainment is high: 42% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.
This isn't a traditional resort in the Tahoe sense. It's a highway community with seasonal occupancy driven by weekend retreats, summer cabins, and winter access properties. The tiny year-round population maintains infrastructure that serves hundreds during peak travel and recreation seasons.
Very limited street delivery infrastructure with just 4 roads receiving carrier service.
ZIP Code 95715 has 98 residents and 34 households (average 2.88 persons per household). The median age is 50.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.9% male and 54.1% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.8%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (2.0%, much lower than the state average of 21.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 98Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 61Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $163,625Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 34Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $365,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.88Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.41Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 96 | 67 | 88 | 80 | 92 | 89 | 71 | 91 | 104 | 101 | 76 | 110 | 85 | 61 |
| Decennial Census | 115 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 98 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50
Male Median Age: 55.3
Female Median Age: 48.5
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| White: | 87 | 95.60% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.10% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 1.10% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 2.20% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 45 | 45.92% | 55.3 years |
| Females: | 53 | 54.08% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 98 | 100% | 50.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 54 | 88.52% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7 | 11.48% |
| Total Population: | 61 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 54 | 88.52% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 11.48% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $163,625, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $102,687 (168.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $163,625. Family households earn a median of $163,813 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $163,813). By gender, male median income is $163,625 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $163,625 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (81.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,938 | $62,656 | $40,313 | $32,361 | $41,250 | $31,667 | $35,000 | $50,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $151,316 | $158,819 | $163,625 |
| Median Family Income | $142,875 | $145,139 | $0 | $29,432 | $29,432 | $29,327 | $38,750 | $51,563 | $146,250 | $180,313 | $187,813 | $151,250 | $159,028 | $163,813 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,417 | $52,500 | $40,313 | $41,667 | $47,500 | $42,813 | $32,125 | $48,750 | $50,714 | $28,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $60,139 | $64,531 | $64,444 | $52,500 | $0 | $42,188 | $44,167 | $43,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $157,986 | $163,625 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $107,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 33 | 54.10% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 28 | 45.90% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 27 | 81.82% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 9.09% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 9.09% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 33 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $365,200, which is higher than the national median ($332,700), is down $16,600 (4.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $365,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 76.38%, which is far higher than 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 | $381,800 | $293,800 | $275,000 | $241,700 | $241,700 | $227,800 | $202,500 | $191,700 | $0 | $287,500 | $337,500 | $350,000 | $373,800 | $365,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $338 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 30 | 23.62% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 97 | 76.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 127 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 127 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 127 | 100% |
In 2024, 46.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 91.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 8.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 3.45% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9 | 15.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 20 | 34.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20 | 34.48% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 12.07% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 56 | 96.55% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 46.55% |
| Private Insurance: | 56 | 91.80% |
| Public Insurance: | 5 | 8.20% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 61 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 15.8% | 33.3% | 21.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 95715 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $1,174,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 68Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $214,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,174,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95715 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 95715. It covers 33.817 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.622 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: | 33.817 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.622 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 95715 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.