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Placer County
Alta, CA
95701
95701 ZIP Code — Alta, CA
Placer County, California
ZIP code 95701 is located in
Alta ,
California ,
within Placer County .
It covers approximately 31.75 square miles and serves a population of
1,045 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 530 .
About ZIP code 95701
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $506,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($91,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 95701 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Alta
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,045
Population density
33 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
31.75 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
39.2476
Longitude
-120.7476
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
530
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.6%
26.2%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
31.5%
27.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
31.7%
31.3%
26.4%
Over $200k
13.2%
15.3%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$91,875
Median household income
$506,900
Median home value
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 74 7.1% 18 and over 971 92.9% 65 and over 230 22.0% Median age 55.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 923 82.6% Hispanic or Latino 73 6.5% Other race 50 4.5% Two or more races 49 4.4% Asian 18 1.6% Black or African American 5 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.6%
26.2%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
31.5%
27.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
31.7%
31.3%
26.4%
Over $200k
13.2%
15.3%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 1.0% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 3.8% $35k–$50k 6.5% $50k–$75k 14.6% $75k–$100k 24.1% $100k–$150k 22.6% $150k–$200k 5.3% $200k+ 12.1% Median income $91,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $506,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 93.5% Renter occupied 6.5% Vacant 29.4% Single-family detached 95.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.8% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.63
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.7% 2000–2009 13.3% 1990–1999 17.9% 1980–1989 30.1% 1970–1979 14.7% 1960–1969 2.3% 1950–1959 5.0% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 5.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.8% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 28.7% 3 bedrooms 44.7% 4 bedrooms 12.8% 5+ bedrooms 5.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 15.1% 2 vehicles 17.3% 3 or more 64.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.5% Electricity 11.6% Propane / LP gas 60.3% Wood 23.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 271 68.1% Cohabiting couple 6 1.5% Male householder, no spouse 48 12.1% Female householder, no spouse 73 18.3% Households with children under 18 49 12.3% Households with seniors (65+) 149 37.4% Average household size 2.60
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.4% 18.5% Married 56.2% 61.1% Separated 2.3% 0.0% Widowed 4.8% 7.0% Divorced 8.3% 13.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.0%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.5% Bachelor's or higher 36.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 4.6% Kindergarten 3 3.4% Elementary school 35 40.2% High school 15 17.2% College / grad school 30 34.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Public administration
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Professional & management
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 50.5% Service 15.6% Sales & office 16.7% Natural resources & construction 13.2% Production & transportation 4.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.7% Government 18.7% Self-employed 12.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.2% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 25.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 40.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.2% Retirement income 29.1% Supplemental Security 6.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.4% High blood pressure 31.6% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.9% Binge drinking 19.0% No physical activity 17.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.5% Depression 19.1% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 7.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.0% Visited dentist 69.6% Cholesterol screening 93.1% Teeth loss 10.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 57 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 14.8% Under 18 5.4% 18–64 years 13.0% 65 and over 23.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.9% Public insurance 53.5% No insurance 7.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,024 98.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 999 95.6% Born in same state 999 95.6% Born in different state 644 61.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 46 4.4% Not a US citizen 25 54.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 221 21.1% French 100 9.6% Arab 75 7.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 44 4.2% Dutch 8 0.8% Norwegian 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.1% Internet access 96.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95701
What city is ZIP code 95701 in?
ZIP code 95701 is primarily assigned to Alta, California.
What county is ZIP code 95701 in?
ZIP code 95701 falls within Placer County, California.
Is ZIP code 95701 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 95701 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 95701 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 95701 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95701?
The median home value in ZIP code 95701 is $506,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 95701?
ZIP code 95701 has an estimated population of 1,045 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 95701 in?
ZIP code 95701 observes the PST timezone.
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