| City: | Echo Lake, California |
| City Alias: | Twin Bridges |
| County: | El Dorado County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:20:00 PM |
| Population: | 32 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 209 / 350 / 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.8196, -120.0887 |
| Land Area: | 4.521 sq mi |
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Echo Lake sits at 7,400 feet in the Sierra Nevada, accessible only via Echo Lakes Road off Highway 50. The 32 permanent residents occupy just 24 of the 325 total housing units, making this one of California's most seasonal communities. The rest are vacation cabins, with 89% sitting empty outside summer months.
The post office serves this unusual settlement through Highway Contract Route delivery along Echo Lakes Road. There's no traditional street grid. Properties cluster along the road leading to the lake, where many cabins sit on the far shore, reachable only by boat or hiking trail. That geography explains why just one street appears in postal records.
Echo Lake and Upper Echo Lake offer some of the most remote lakefront property accessible by car in the greater Lake Tahoe region. The median age of 48 reflects owners who've accumulated enough wealth to maintain a Sierra high country cabin. Many properties here aren't primary residences but rather family retreats passed down through generations.
The Twin Bridges alternate name refers to the historic bridges on Highway 50 near the turnoff. Both names appear on mail sent here. The post office designation acknowledges that this isn't quite a town in the traditional sense, but rather a collection of seasonal properties that happens to have its own ZIP code.
Echo Lakes Road is the only street in postal records, reflecting the community's simple geography as a single mountain access road leading to the lakes. The lack of a traditional street grid is typical of remote Sierra Nevada vacation settlements where properties spread along a single route.
ZIP Code 95721 has 32 residents and 24 households (average 1.33 persons per household). The median age is 48.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 62.5% male and 37.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.0%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 32Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 24Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.23Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 37 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 32 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48
Male Median Age: 45
Female Median Age: 57.5
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 24 | 72.73% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 18.18% |
| Asian: | 2 | 6.06% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 3.03% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 20 | 62.50% | 45.0 years |
| Females: | 12 | 37.50% | 57.5 years |
| Total: | 32 | 100% | 48.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 100.00%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.55%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 229 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 229 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 229 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 229 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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 95721 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95721 is located in El Dorado 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 2,406,563 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 95721. It covers 4.521 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,406,563Source: Census |
| MSA: | Sacramento-Yolo, CA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.521 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 95721 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 January 1, 2026.