City

Alta, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Placer County  ·  California

👥1,077Population
💰$96,750Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂52.9Median Age
🏠$512,000Median Home Value▲ 84% above avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.2%
Asian1.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
6%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
HS Graduate181 (21.5%)
Some College79 (9.4%)
Associates221 (26.3%)
Bachelors57 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree303 (36%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 26.3%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 36%Edu
HS Grad21.5%
Some College9.4%
Associates26.3%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate36.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,750 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$512,000 ▲ 84% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units564
Vacant Units162

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Alta, CA

Alta is a city in California, located in Placer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,077 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.9 years.

Economically, Alta is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,750 is above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Alta is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $512,000, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alta is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.56%).

Alta, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Alta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95701 1,077 $96,750 $512,000 6.6% 42.8% 92.3%